Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET18 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 19kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,307kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 19kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 2,307kg.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 76cm (2.5ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 1.14m (3.5ft) deeper.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 1.74m (5.5ft) longer.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 32cm (1ft) taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET18 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 18.8 kN | 43.8 kN |
| Length | 3,854 mm | 5,594 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,725 to 2,405 kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,402 mm | 3,544 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 2,289 mm | 2,608 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET18, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that has 19kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,307kg
- you want one that is 76cm (2.5ft) wider
- you want one that digs 1.14m (3.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 1.74m (5.5ft) longer
- you want one that is 32cm (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 ET18 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 19kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,307kg. The Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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