Head to head
Kubota U10-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 1.74m (5.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 1.74m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10-5 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 1800mm | 3,544 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
| Engine power | - | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Kubota U10-5, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10-5 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 1800mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that digs 1.74m (5.5ft) 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U10-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 1.74m (5.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U10-5 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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