Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 25kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 25kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 32.5 kW |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Kubota U10, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that has 25kW more power
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 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 25kW more power. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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