Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET145 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,426kg and has 40kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,426kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 40kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 3.03m (10ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET145 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,551 to 17,275 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 5,442 mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 91 kN | - |
| Length | 7,788 mm | - |
| Width | 2,490 mm | - |
| Height | 2,786 mm | - |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET145, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 13,426kg
- you want one that has 40kW 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 ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET145 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,426kg and has 40kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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