Head to head
Volvo A25G vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Volvo A25G has 202kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 202kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo A25G | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) | 32.5 kW |
| Operating weight | 22.7 tonnes (empty) | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Payload | 25 tonnes | - |
| Dump body capacity | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Volvo A25G, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A25G if...
- you want one that has 202kW more power
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
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 Volvo A25G and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Volvo A25G has 202kW more power. The Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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