Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET18 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Wacker Neuson ET18 has 4kW more power. The Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 105kg and digs 1cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET18 has 4kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 105kg.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO17 digs 1cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET18 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,725 to 2,405 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,402 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 | 18.8 kN | - |
| Length | 3,854 mm | - |
| Width | 990 mm | - |
| Height | 2,289 mm | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET18, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET18 if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET18 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 105kg
- you want one that digs 1cm deeper
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 ET18 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Wacker Neuson ET18 has 4kW more power. The Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 105kg and digs 1cm deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET18 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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