Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET08 vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The Yanmar ViO26-6 has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO26-6 has 6kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET08 | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,029 to 1,115 kg | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Engine power | 9.9 kW | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Breakout force | 8.9 kN | - |
| Length | 2,850 mm | - |
| Dig depth | 1,766 mm | - |
| Width | 700 mm | - |
| Height | 2,261 mm | - |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET08, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 ViO26-6 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET08 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The Yanmar ViO26-6 has 6kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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