Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET42 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 2,046kg and has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 2,046kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET65 has 10kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 64cm (2ft) deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is 20cm wider.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is 54cm (2ft) longer.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 13cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET42 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 43.8 kN | 50.7 kN |
| Length | 5,594 mm | 6,137 mm |
| Operating weight | 4,032 to 5,206 kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,544 mm | 4,184 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Height | 2,608 mm | 2,478 mm |
| Engine power | 32.5 kW | 42 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET42, Wacker Neuson ET65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that is 13cm 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 →Buy or hire the ET65 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,046kg
- you want one that has 10kW more power
- you want one that digs 64cm (2ft) deeper
- you want one that is 20cm wider
- you want one that is 54cm (2ft) longer
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.
Full ET65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET42 and the Wacker Neuson ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 2,046kg and has 10kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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