Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET42 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 18kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,907kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 18kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 1,907kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 1.13m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET42 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,032 to 5,206 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 3,544 mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 32.5 kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 43.8 kN | - |
| Length | 5,594 mm | - |
| Width | 1,750 mm | - |
| Height | 2,608 mm | - |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET42, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 18kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,907kg
- 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 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 ET42 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 18kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,907kg. The Wacker Neuson ET42 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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