Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET08 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 has 9kW more power and digs 1.52m (5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO38-6 has 9kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO38-6 digs 1.52m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET08 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,029 to 1,115 kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 1,766 mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 9.9 kW | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Breakout force | 8.9 kN | - |
| Length | 2,850 mm | - |
| Width | 700 mm | - |
| Height | 2,261 mm | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET08, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that has 9kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.52m (5ft) deeper
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET08 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 has 9kW more power and digs 1.52m (5ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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