Head to head
Kubota KX027-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 80cm (2.5ft) deeper and is 35cm (1ft) wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 80cm (2.5ft) deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 35cm (1ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX027-4 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 2740mm | 3,544 mm |
| Width | 1400mm | 1,750 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
| Engine power | - | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX027-4, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX027-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 2740mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that digs 80cm (2.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 35cm (1ft) wider
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX027-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 80cm (2.5ft) deeper and is 35cm (1ft) wider. The Kubota KX027-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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