Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET25 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Wacker Neuson ET25 has 5kW more power and is the bigger machine by 525kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET25 has 5kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 525kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET25 digs 31cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET25 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,355 to 2,720 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,722 mm | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Breakout force | 22.6 kN | - |
| Length | 4,120 to 4,125 mm | - |
| Width | 1,120 to 1,500 mm | - |
| Height | 2,398 mm | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET25, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET25 if...
- you want one that has 5kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 525kg
- you want one that digs 31cm (1ft) deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 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 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 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 ET25 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Wacker Neuson ET25 has 5kW more power and is the bigger machine by 525kg. The Wacker Neuson ET25 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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