Head to head
Kubota U36-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 15kW more power and digs 13cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 15kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 13cm deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 5cm wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U36-4 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3755 kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | 3,544 mm |
| Width | 1700 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Kubota U36-4, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U36-4 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that has 15kW more power
- you want one that digs 13cm deeper
- you want one that is 5cm wider
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 U36-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 15kW more power and digs 13cm deeper. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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