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Wacker Neuson ET42 vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 17kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 17kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET42 | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,032 to 5,206 kg | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Engine power | 32.5 kW | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Breakout force | 43.8 kN | - |
| Length | 5,594 mm | - |
| Dig depth | 3,544 mm | - |
| Width | 1,750 mm | - |
| Height | 2,608 mm | - |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET42, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 17kW 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 ViO26-6 if...
A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET42 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 17kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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