Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,985 kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Engine power | 18.5 kW | 32.5 kW |
| Bucket capacity | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ECR40 if...
A short swing radius compact excavator for trenching, landscaping and building work in confined spaces. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a 4 tonne digger is needed close to walls and traffic.
Full ECR40 specifications →Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that has 14kW more power
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 Construction Equipment ECR40 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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