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Manitou MT933 vs Wacker Neuson ET42

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 3,113kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Manitou MT933
Manitou MT933 - image: morrisleslie.com
Wacker Neuson ET42
Wacker Neuson ET42 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Manitou MT933Wacker Neuson ET42
Operating weight7,145kg4,032 to 5,206 kg
Max lift capacity3,300kg-
Max lift height9.07m-
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: Manitou MT933, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the MT933 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,113kg

A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.

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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.

Full ET42 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Manitou MT933 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 3,113kg. The Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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