Head to head
Manitou MT933 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 3,113kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 3,113kg.
Specifications side by side
| Manitou MT933 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7,145kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Max lift capacity | 3,300kg | - |
| Max lift height | 9.07m | - |
| 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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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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