Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 1,442kg and digs 72cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 1,442kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 72cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | 3,544 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
| Engine power | - | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,442kg
- you want one that digs 72cm (2.5ft) 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.
Full ET42 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U27-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 1,442kg and digs 72cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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