Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET42 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 2,723kg and has 13kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 2,723kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 13kW more power.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is 34cm (1ft) wider.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is 76cm (2.5ft) longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 35cm (1ft) deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is 17cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET42 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,594 mm | 6,349 mm |
| Operating weight | 4,032 to 5,206 kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,544 mm | 3,895 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 2,088 mm |
| Height | 2,608 mm | 2,775 mm |
| Engine power | 32.5 kW | 45.5 kW |
| Breakout force | 43.8 kN | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET42, Wacker Neuson EW65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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.
Full ET42 specifications →Buy or hire the EW65 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,723kg
- you want one that has 13kW more power
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) wider
- you want one that is 76cm (2.5ft) longer
- you want one that digs 35cm (1ft) deeper
- you want one that is 17cm taller
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Full EW65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET42 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 2,723kg and has 13kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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