Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET42 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 81kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 81kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET42 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 43.8 kN | 16 kN |
| Operating weight | 4,032 to 5,206 kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 32.5 kW | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Length | 5,594 mm | - |
| Dig depth | 3,544 mm | - |
| Width | 1,750 mm | - |
| Height | 2,608 mm | - |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET42, Yanmar SV17VT. 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 81kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET42 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 81kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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