Head to head
Volvo L220H vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 64,748kg and has 247kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 64,748kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 247kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo L220H | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) | 32.5 kW |
| Operating weight | 68,780-72,970 lb | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Breakout force | 55,075 lbf | 43.8 kN |
| Bucket capacity | 5.6-20.9 yd3 | - |
| Static tipping load | 46,295 lbs | - |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Volvo L220H, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the L220H if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 64,748kg
- you want one that has 247kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
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 L220H and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 64,748kg and has 247kW more power. The Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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