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Wacker Neuson ET145 vs Yanmar ViO23-6

The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 40kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Wacker Neuson ET145
Wacker Neuson ET145 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk
Yanmar ViO23-6
Yanmar ViO23-6 - image: Yanmar (image from Coplant, official Yanmar dealer)

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Wacker Neuson ET145Yanmar ViO23-6
Operating weight15,551 to 17,275 kg2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin)
Dig depth5,442 mm2450 / 2655 mm
Engine power55 kW14.6 kW at 2400 rpm
Breakout force91 kN-
Length7,788 mm-
Width2,490 mm-
Height2,786 mm-

Sources: Wacker Neuson ET145, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 has 40kW more power

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.

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Full ET145 specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO23-6 if...

A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full ViO23-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET145 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?

The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 40kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.

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