Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET42 vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 4,678kg and has 23kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 4,678kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET90 has 23kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET90 digs 1.14m (3.5ft) deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is 50cm (1.5ft) wider.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is 1.54m (5ft) longer.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 5cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET42 | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 43.8 kN | 74 kN |
| Length | 5,594 mm | 7,139 mm |
| Operating weight | 4,032 to 5,206 kg | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,544 mm | 4,679 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Height | 2,608 mm | 2,562 mm |
| Engine power | 32.5 kW | 55.4 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET42, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 5cm 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
Buy or hire the ET90 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,678kg
- you want one that has 23kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.14m (3.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 50cm (1.5ft) wider
- you want one that is 1.54m (5ft) longer
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET42 and the Wacker Neuson ET90?
The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 4,678kg and has 23kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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