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Wacker Neuson ET24 vs Yanmar ViO23-6

The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 1kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Wacker Neuson ET24
Wacker Neuson ET24 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk
Yanmar ViO23-6
Yanmar ViO23-6 - image: Yanmar (image from Coplant, official Yanmar dealer)

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Wacker Neuson ET24Yanmar ViO23-6
Operating weight2,200 to 2,746 kg2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin)
Dig depth2,602 mm2450 / 2655 mm
Engine power13.8 kW14.6 kW at 2400 rpm
Breakout force21.8 kN-
Length4,022 mm-
Width1,400 mm-
Height2,392 mm-

Sources: Wacker Neuson ET24, Yanmar ViO23-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ET24 if...

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.

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Full ET24 specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO23-6 if...

  • you want one that has 1kW more power

A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full ViO23-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET24 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?

The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 1kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.

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