Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET35 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Wacker Neuson ET35 is the bigger machine by 1,428kg and digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET35 is the bigger machine by 1,428kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET35 digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET35 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET35 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,553 to 4,753 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 3,497 mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 18.2 kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 35 kN | - |
| Length | 5,271 mm | - |
| Width | 1,630 mm | - |
| Height | 2,711 mm | - |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET35, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET35 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,428kg
- you want one that digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 3kW more power
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.
Full ET35 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO20-6 if...
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 ET35 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Wacker Neuson ET35 is the bigger machine by 1,428kg and digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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