Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET42 vs Wacker Neuson EZ50
The Wacker Neuson EZ50 is the bigger machine by 815kg and is 21cm wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is the bigger machine by 815kg.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is 21cm wider.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is 46cm (1.5ft) longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 digs 12cm deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is 6cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET42 | Wacker Neuson EZ50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 43.8 kN | 36.8 kN |
| Length | 5,594 mm | 6,050 mm |
| Operating weight | 4,032 to 5,206 kg | 4,847 to 5,855 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,544 mm | 3,667 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,960 mm |
| Height | 2,608 mm | 2,667 mm |
| Engine power | 32.5 kW | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET42, Wacker Neuson EZ50. 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 EZ50 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 815kg
- you want one that is 21cm wider
- you want one that is 46cm (1.5ft) longer
- you want one that digs 12cm deeper
- you want one that is 6cm taller
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,667 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 EZ50 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET42 and the Wacker Neuson EZ50?
The Wacker Neuson EZ50 is the bigger machine by 815kg and is 21cm wider. The Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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