Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET35 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Wacker Neuson ET35 digs 21cm deeper. The Yanmar ViO38-6 has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET35 digs 21cm deeper.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO38-6 has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET35 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,553 to 4,753 kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 3,497 mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 18.2 kW | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Breakout force | 35 kN | - |
| Length | 5,271 mm | - |
| Width | 1,630 mm | - |
| Height | 2,711 mm | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET35, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 digs 21cm deeper
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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that has 1kW more power
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 ET35 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Wacker Neuson ET35 digs 21cm deeper. The Yanmar ViO38-6 has 1kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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