Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET42 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 3,886kg and has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 3,886kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 10kW more power.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is 50cm (1.5ft) wider.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is 1.34m (4.5ft) longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 63cm (2ft) deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 5cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET42 | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 43.8 kN | 68 kN |
| Length | 5,594 mm | 6,939 mm |
| Operating weight | 4,032 to 5,206 kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,544 mm | 4,169 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Height | 2,608 mm | 2,562 mm |
| Engine power | 32.5 kW | 42 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET42, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 5cm 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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,886kg
- you want one that has 10kW more power
- you want one that is 50cm (1.5ft) wider
- you want one that is 1.34m (4.5ft) longer
- you want one that digs 63cm (2ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET42 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 3,886kg and has 10kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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