Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET145 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,721kg and has 45kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,721kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 45kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 3.03m (10ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET145 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,551 to 17,275 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,442 mm | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Breakout force | 91 kN | - |
| Length | 7,788 mm | - |
| Width | 2,490 mm | - |
| Height | 2,786 mm | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET145, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET145 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13,721kg
- you want one that has 45kW more power
- you want one that digs 3.03m (10ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET145 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,721kg and has 45kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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