Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET16 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 321kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 321kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET16 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 15.3 kN | 41,9 kN |
| Operating weight | 1,529 to 1,842 kg | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Length | 3,644 mm | - |
| Dig depth | 2,413 mm | - |
| Width | 990 mm | - |
| Height | 2,285 mm | - |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET16, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 321kW more power
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET16 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 321kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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