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Wacker Neuson ET90 vs Yanmar ViO20-6

The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 6,585kg and has 40kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Wacker Neuson ET90
Wacker Neuson ET90 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk
ViO20-6
Yanmar ViO20-6

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Wacker Neuson ET90Yanmar ViO20-6
Operating weight8,710 to 10,506 kg2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy)
Dig depth4,679 mm2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down)
Engine power55.4 kW15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm
Breakout force74 kN-
Length7,139 mm-
Width2,250 mm-
Height2,562 mm-
Overall width-1,380 mm (54.3 in)

Sources: Wacker Neuson ET90, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ET90 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,585kg
  • you want one that has 40kW more power
  • you want one that digs 2.27m (7.5ft) deeper

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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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 ET90 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?

The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 6,585kg and has 40kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET90 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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