Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET42 vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 18kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,577kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 18kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 1,577kg.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 1.4m (4.5ft) longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 74cm (2.5ft) deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 20cm wider.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 20cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET42 | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 43.8 kN | 22.6 kN |
| Length | 5,594 mm | 4,199 mm |
| Operating weight | 4,032 to 5,206 kg | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,544 mm | 2,803 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Height | 2,608 mm | 2,412 mm |
| Engine power | 32.5 kW | 14.6 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET42, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 18kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,577kg
- you want one that is 1.4m (4.5ft) longer
- you want one that digs 74cm (2.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 20cm wider
- you want one that is 20cm 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 EZ26 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,803 mm. 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.
Full EZ26 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET42 and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 18kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,577kg. The Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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