Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET65 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 3,953kg and has 27kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 3,953kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET65 has 27kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 1.77m (6ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET65 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,078 to 7,358 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 4,184 mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 42 kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 50.7 kN | - |
| Length | 6,137 mm | - |
| Width | 1,950 mm | - |
| Height | 2,478 mm | - |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET65, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET65 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,953kg
- you want one that has 27kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.77m (6ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 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 ET65 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 3,953kg and has 27kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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