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Wacker Neuson ET42 vs Wacker Neuson EZ36
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power and is the bigger machine by 314kg. The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is 10cm taller.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 314kg.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is 10cm taller.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 9cm longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 5cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET42 | Wacker Neuson EZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 43.8 kN | 35 kN |
| Length | 5,594 mm | 5,508 mm |
| Operating weight | 4,032 to 5,206 kg | 3,718 to 4,945 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,544 mm | 3,497 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 2,608 mm | 2,711 mm |
| Engine power | 32.5 kW | 18.2 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET42, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 14kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 314kg
- you want one that is 9cm longer
- you want one that digs 5cm deeper
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 EZ36 if...
- you want one that is 10cm taller
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 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 EZ36 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET42 and the Wacker Neuson EZ36?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power and is the bigger machine by 314kg. The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is 10cm taller. The Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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