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Wacker Neuson ET35 vs Yanmar ViO23-6

The Wacker Neuson ET35 has 4kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Wacker Neuson ET35
Wacker Neuson ET35 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk
Yanmar ViO23-6
Yanmar ViO23-6 - image: Yanmar (image from Coplant, official Yanmar dealer)

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Wacker Neuson ET35Yanmar ViO23-6
Operating weight3,553 to 4,753 kg2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin)
Dig depth3,497 mm2450 / 2655 mm
Engine power18.2 kW14.6 kW at 2400 rpm
Breakout force35 kN-
Length5,271 mm-
Width1,630 mm-
Height2,711 mm-

Sources: Wacker Neuson ET35, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 has 4kW 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.

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Full ET35 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 ET35 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?

The Wacker Neuson ET35 has 4kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.

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