Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET24 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Yanmar ViO20-6 has 1kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET24 digs 19cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 75kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO20-6 has 1kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET24 digs 19cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET24 is the bigger machine by 75kg.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET24 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,200 to 2,746 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 2,602 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 | 21.8 kN | - |
| Length | 4,022 mm | - |
| Width | 1,400 mm | - |
| Height | 2,392 mm | - |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET24, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET24 if...
- you want one that digs 19cm deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 75kg
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 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 2,602 mm.
Full ET24 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO20-6 if...
- you want one that has 1kW more power
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 ET24 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Yanmar ViO20-6 has 1kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET24 digs 19cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 75kg. The Wacker Neuson ET24 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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