Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET42 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 2,235kg and digs 1.22m (4ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 2,235kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 1.22m (4ft) deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 24cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET42 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 43.8 kN | 14.8 kN |
| Length | 5,594 mm | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Operating weight | 4,032 to 5,206 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,544 mm | 2,323 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | 2,608 mm | 2,365 mm |
| Engine power | 32.5 kW | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET42, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 the bigger machine by 2,235kg
- you want one that digs 1.22m (4ft) 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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 2,235kg and digs 1.22m (4ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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