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Kubota KX71-3 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 is 53cm (1.5ft) wider and is 1.33m (4.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 53cm (1.5ft) wider.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 1.33m (4.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | 5,594 mm |
| Width | 4ft 11in | 1,750 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
| Engine power | - | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that is 53cm (1.5ft) wider
- you want one that is 1.33m (4.5ft) longer
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 KX71-3 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 is 53cm (1.5ft) wider and is 1.33m (4.5ft) longer. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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