Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET16 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 596kg and has 1kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET16 digs 0cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 596kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO20-6 has 1kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET16 digs 0cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET16 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,529 to 1,842 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 2,413 mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 15.3 kN | - |
| Length | 3,644 mm | - |
| Width | 990 mm | - |
| Height | 2,285 mm | - |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET16, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 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 ViO20-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 596kg
- you want one that has 1kW more power
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 ET16 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 596kg and has 1kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET16 digs 0cm deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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