Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET25 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 has 4kW more power and digs 57cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO38-6 has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO38-6 digs 57cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET25 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,355 to 2,720 kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,722 mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 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 ViO38-6. 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 ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 57cm (2ft) deeper
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET25 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 has 4kW more power and digs 57cm (2ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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