Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET65 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 23kW more power and digs 89cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET65 has 23kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 89cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET65 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,078 to 7,358 kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 4,184 mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 42 kW | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Breakout force | 50.7 kN | - |
| Length | 6,137 mm | - |
| Width | 1,950 mm | - |
| Height | 2,478 mm | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET65, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 has 23kW more power
- you want one that digs 89cm (3ft) 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 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 ET65 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 23kW more power and digs 89cm (3ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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