Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET18 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 digs 89cm (3ft) deeper and has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO38-6 digs 89cm (3ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO38-6 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET18 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,725 to 2,405 kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,402 mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Breakout force | 18.8 kN | - |
| Length | 3,854 mm | - |
| Width | 990 mm | - |
| Height | 2,289 mm | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET18, Yanmar ViO38-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET18 if...
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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that digs 89cm (3ft) deeper
- you want one that has 5kW more power
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 ET18 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 digs 89cm (3ft) deeper and has 5kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET18 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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