Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET42 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power and digs 25cm deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 25cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET42 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,032 to 5,206 kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 3,544 mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 32.5 kW | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Breakout force | 43.8 kN | - |
| Length | 5,594 mm | - |
| Width | 1,750 mm | - |
| Height | 2,608 mm | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET42, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 14kW more power
- you want one that digs 25cm 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 ViO38-6 if...
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 ET42 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power and digs 25cm deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET42 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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