Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET145 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 36kW more power and digs 2.15m (7ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 36kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 2.15m (7ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET145 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,551 to 17,275 kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 5,442 mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Breakout force | 91 kN | - |
| Length | 7,788 mm | - |
| Width | 2,490 mm | - |
| Height | 2,786 mm | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET145, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 36kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.15m (7ft) 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 ViO38-6 if...
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 ET145 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 36kW more power and digs 2.15m (7ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.