Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET42 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 19kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,308kg.
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 2,308kg.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 2.01m (6.5ft) longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 95cm (3ft) deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 24cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET42 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 43.8 kN | 18.7 kN |
| Length | 5,594 mm | 3,581 mm |
| Operating weight | 4,032 to 5,206 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,544 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | 2,608 mm | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | 32.5 kW | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET42, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 has 19kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,308kg
- you want one that is 2.01m (6.5ft) longer
- you want one that digs 95cm (3ft) deeper
- you want one that is 24cm 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET42 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 19kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,308kg. The Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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