Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET42 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 18kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 18kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET42 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,032 to 5,206 kg | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 3,544 mm | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Engine power | 32.5 kW | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 43.8 kN | - |
| Length | 5,594 mm | - |
| Width | 1,750 mm | - |
| Height | 2,608 mm | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET42, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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
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 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 ET42 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 18kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET42 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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