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Wacker Neuson ET90 vs Yanmar SV17VT

The Yanmar SV17VT has 58kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Wacker Neuson ET90
Wacker Neuson ET90 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk
Yanmar SV17VT
Yanmar SV17VT - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Wacker Neuson ET90Yanmar SV17VT
Breakout force74 kN16 kN
Operating weight8,710 to 10,506 kg1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin)
Engine power55.4 kW11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm)
Length7,139 mm-
Dig depth4,679 mm-
Width2,250 mm-
Height2,562 mm-
Fuel tank-27 l

Sources: Wacker Neuson ET90, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ET90 if...

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 mm.

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Full ET90 specifications →

Buy or hire the SV17VT if...

  • you want one that has 58kW more power

A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full SV17VT specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET90 and the Yanmar SV17VT?

The Yanmar SV17VT has 58kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.

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