Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET08 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO23-6 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET08 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,029 to 1,115 kg | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 1,766 mm | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Engine power | 9.9 kW | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 8.9 kN | - |
| Length | 2,850 mm | - |
| Width | 700 mm | - |
| Height | 2,261 mm | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET08, Yanmar ViO23-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the ViO23-6 if...
- you want one that has 5kW more power
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET08 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 5kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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