Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET145 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 11,519kg and has 23kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 11,519kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 23kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 1.9m (6ft) deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is 74cm (2.5ft) wider.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is 2.19m (7ft) longer.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is 18cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET145 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 91 kN | 43.8 kN |
| Length | 7,788 mm | 5,594 mm |
| Operating weight | 15,551 to 17,275 kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,442 mm | 3,544 mm |
| Width | 2,490 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 2,786 mm | 2,608 mm |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET145, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET145 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 11,519kg
- you want one that has 23kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.9m (6ft) deeper
- you want one that is 74cm (2.5ft) wider
- you want one that is 2.19m (7ft) longer
- you want one that is 18cm taller
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
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 Wacker Neuson ET145 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 11,519kg and has 23kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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