Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET25 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator. The Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET25 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,355 to 2,720 kg | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,722 mm | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW | 14.6 kW at 2400 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 ViO23-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET25 if...
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 ViO23-6 if...
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 ET25 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Wacker Neuson ET25 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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