Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET08 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 3,003kg and has 23kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 3,003kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 23kW more power.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 1.05m (3.5ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 1.78m (6ft) deeper.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 2.74m (9ft) longer.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 35cm (1ft) taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET08 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 8.9 kN | 43.8 kN |
| Length | 2,850 mm | 5,594 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,029 to 1,115 kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,766 mm | 3,544 mm |
| Width | 700 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 2,261 mm | 2,608 mm |
| Engine power | 9.9 kW | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET08, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,003kg
- you want one that has 23kW more power
- you want one that is 1.05m (3.5ft) wider
- you want one that digs 1.78m (6ft) deeper
- you want one that is 2.74m (9ft) longer
- you want one that is 35cm (1ft) taller
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 Wacker Neuson ET08 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 3,003kg and has 23kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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