Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET20 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 27cm deeper. The Yanmar ViO20-6 has 1kW more power and is the bigger machine by 120kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 27cm deeper.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO20-6 has 1kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 120kg.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET20 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,005 to 2,526 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 2,683 mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 18.8 kN | - |
| Length | 4,049 mm | - |
| Width | 990 mm | - |
| Height | 2,385 mm | - |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET20, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 digs 27cm deeper
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 ViO20-6 if...
- you want one that has 1kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 120kg
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET20 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 27cm deeper. The Yanmar ViO20-6 has 1kW more power and is the bigger machine by 120kg. The Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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