Head to head
Liebherr L556 XPower vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Liebherr L556 XPower is the bigger machine by 15,568kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Liebherr L556 XPower is the bigger machine by 15,568kg.
Specifications side by side
| Liebherr L556 XPower | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 19,600 - 21,600 kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Tipping load | 9,300 - 13,750 kg | - |
| Bucket capacity | 2.80 - 10.00 m3 | - |
| Rated output ISO 14396 / ECE-R.120 | 183 kW / 249 HP | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
| Engine power | - | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Liebherr L556 XPower, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the L556 XPower if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 15,568kg
A large wheel loader for quarry and bulk material handling work. Liebherr's XPower driveline splits power between hydrostatic and mechanical drive to cut fuel use on repetitive load-and-carry cycles.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
Buy or hire the ET42 if...
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 Liebherr L556 XPower and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Liebherr L556 XPower is the bigger machine by 15,568kg. The Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with XPower power-split driveline; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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