Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET16 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 has 5kW more power and digs 88cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO38-6 has 5kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO38-6 digs 88cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET16 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,529 to 1,842 kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,413 mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Breakout force | 15.3 kN | - |
| Length | 3,644 mm | - |
| Width | 990 mm | - |
| Height | 2,285 mm | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET16, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that has 5kW more power
- you want one that digs 88cm (3ft) deeper
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 ET16 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 has 5kW more power and digs 88cm (3ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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