Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET42 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 22kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,202kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 22kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 2,202kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 1.13m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET42 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,032 to 5,206 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,544 mm | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | 32.5 kW | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Breakout force | 43.8 kN | - |
| Length | 5,594 mm | - |
| Width | 1,750 mm | - |
| Height | 2,608 mm | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET42, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that has 22kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,202kg
- you want one that digs 1.13m (3.5ft) deeper
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET42 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 22kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,202kg. The Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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