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Wacker Neuson ET16 vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Yanmar ViO33-6 has 5kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Wacker Neuson ET16
Wacker Neuson ET16 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Wacker Neuson ET16Yanmar ViO33-6
Breakout force15.3 kN29.9 kN
Operating weight1,529 to 1,842 kg3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Engine power13.8 kW18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Length3,644 mm-
Dig depth2,413 mm-
Width990 mm-
Height2,285 mm-
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Wacker Neuson ET16, Yanmar ViO33-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ET16 if...

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.

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Full ET16 specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO33-6 if...

  • you want one that has 5kW more power

A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.

Full ViO33-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET16 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Yanmar ViO33-6 has 5kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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