Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET20 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Wacker Neuson ET20 has 4kW more power and digs 27cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET20 has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 27cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 175kg.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET20 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,005 to 2,526 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,683 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 | 4,049 mm | - |
| Width | 990 mm | - |
| Height | 2,385 mm | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET20, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET20 if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 27cm deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 175kg
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.
Full ET20 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
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 ET20 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Wacker Neuson ET20 has 4kW more power and digs 27cm deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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