Head to head
Volvo A30G vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck. The Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Volvo A30G | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Transport dimensions | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in | - |
| 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: Volvo A30G, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A30G if...
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
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 A30G and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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