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Wacker Neuson ET08 vs Yanmar ViO80-1

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 383kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Wacker Neuson ET08
Wacker Neuson ET08 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk
Yanmar ViO80-1
Yanmar ViO80-1 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Wacker Neuson ET08Yanmar ViO80-1
Breakout force8.9 kN63,5 kN
Operating weight1,029 to 1,115 kg8065 kg
Engine power9.9 kW39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm
Length2,850 mm-
Dig depth1,766 mm-
Width700 mm-
Height2,261 mm-
Fuel tank-115 l

Sources: Wacker Neuson ET08, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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.

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Full ET08 specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...

  • you want one that has 383kW more power

An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.

Full ViO80-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET08 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 383kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.

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