Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET20 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 19kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,027kg.
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 2,027kg.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 76cm (2.5ft) wider.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 1.54m (5ft) longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 86cm (3ft) deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 22cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET20 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 18.8 kN | 43.8 kN |
| Length | 4,049 mm | 5,594 mm |
| Operating weight | 2,005 to 2,526 kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,683 mm | 3,544 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 2,385 mm | 2,608 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET20, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET20 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.
Full ET20 specifications →Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that has 19kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,027kg
- you want one that is 76cm (2.5ft) wider
- you want one that is 1.54m (5ft) longer
- you want one that digs 86cm (3ft) deeper
- you want one that is 22cm 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.
Full ET42 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET20 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 19kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,027kg. The Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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