Head to head
Kubota U48-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 743kg. The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 743kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U48-4 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4775kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Engine power | 40.5PS | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Kubota U48-4, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U48-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 743kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
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- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that has 3kW 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.
Full ET42 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U48-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 743kg. The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 3kW more power. The Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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