Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET25 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Wacker Neuson ET25 digs 31cm (1ft) deeper and is the bigger machine by 230kg. The Yanmar ViO20-6 has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET25 digs 31cm (1ft) deeper.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 230kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO20-6 has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET25 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,355 to 2,720 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 2,722 mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 22.6 kN | - |
| Length | 4,120 to 4,125 mm | - |
| Width | 1,120 to 1,500 mm | - |
| Height | 2,398 mm | - |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET25, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 digs 31cm (1ft) deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 230kg
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 ViO20-6 if...
- you want one that has 0kW 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 ET25 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Wacker Neuson ET25 digs 31cm (1ft) deeper and is the bigger machine by 230kg. The Yanmar ViO20-6 has 0kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET25 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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