Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET42 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 303kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 303kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET42 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 43.8 kN | 41,9 kN |
| Operating weight | 4,032 to 5,206 kg | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | 32.5 kW | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Length | 5,594 mm | - |
| Dig depth | 3,544 mm | - |
| Width | 1,750 mm | - |
| Height | 2,608 mm | - |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET42, Yanmar ViO57-6B. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET42 if...
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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 303kW more power
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET42 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 303kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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