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Wacker Neuson ET90 vs Yanmar ViO38-6

The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 37kW more power and digs 1.39m (4.5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Wacker Neuson ET90
Wacker Neuson ET90 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk
Yanmar ViO38-6
Yanmar ViO38-6 - image: Yanmar (image from Coplant, official Yanmar dealer)

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Wacker Neuson ET90Yanmar ViO38-6
Operating weight8,710 to 10,506 kg3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin)
Dig depth4,679 mm3290 mm / 3530mm*
Engine power55.4 kW18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm
Breakout force74 kN-
Length7,139 mm-
Width2,250 mm-
Height2,562 mm-

Sources: Wacker Neuson ET90, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 has 37kW more power
  • you want one that digs 1.39m (4.5ft) 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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Full ET90 specifications →

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 ET90 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?

The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 37kW more power and digs 1.39m (4.5ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET90 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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