Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET16 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Wacker Neuson ET16 has 4kW more power and digs 0cm deeper. The Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 301kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET16 has 4kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 301kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET16 digs 0cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET16 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,529 to 1,842 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,413 mm | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Breakout force | 15.3 kN | - |
| Length | 3,644 mm | - |
| Width | 990 mm | - |
| Height | 2,285 mm | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET16, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET16 if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 0cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET16 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 301kg
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 ET16 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Wacker Neuson ET16 has 4kW more power and digs 0cm deeper. The Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 301kg. The Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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