Head to head
Wacker Neuson EW100 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 37kW more power and digs 1.68m (5.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW100 has 37kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW100 digs 1.68m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EW100 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 10,625 to 11,855 kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 4,968 mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 55.4 kW | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Breakout force | 73.3 kN | - |
| Length | 6,707 mm | - |
| Width | 2,450 mm | - |
| Height | 2,980 mm | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson EW100, Yanmar ViO38-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the EW100 if...
- you want one that has 37kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.68m (5.5ft) deeper
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 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 EW100 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 37kW more power and digs 1.68m (5.5ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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