Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET20 vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The Yanmar ViO26-6 has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO26-6 has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET20 | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,005 to 2,526 kg | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Breakout force | 18.8 kN | - |
| Length | 4,049 mm | - |
| Dig depth | 2,683 mm | - |
| Width | 990 mm | - |
| Height | 2,385 mm | - |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET20, Yanmar ViO26-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET20 if...
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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the ViO26-6 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET20 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The Yanmar ViO26-6 has 2kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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