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Kubota KX037-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET42

The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 15kW more power and is 20cm wider.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX037-4
Kubota KX037-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited
Wacker Neuson ET42
Wacker Neuson ET42 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX037-4Wacker Neuson ET42
Operating weight3518 kg4,032 to 5,206 kg
Dig depth3410 mm3,544 mm
Width1550 mm1,750 mm
Engine power17.8 kw32.5 kW
Breakout force-43.8 kN
Length-5,594 mm
Height-2,608 mm

Sources: Kubota KX037-4, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX037-4 if...

A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.

Full KX037-4 specifications →

Buy or hire the ET42 if...

  • you want one that has 15kW more power
  • you want one that is 20cm wider
  • you want one that digs 13cm deeper

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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX037-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?

The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 15kW more power and is 20cm wider. The Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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