Head to head
Wacker Neuson EW65 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 4,630kg and has 31kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 4,630kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 31kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.49m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EW65 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,755 to 8,647 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 3,895 mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 45.5 kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Length | 6,349 mm | - |
| Width | 2,088 mm | - |
| Height | 2,775 mm | - |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Wacker Neuson EW65, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the EW65 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,630kg
- you want one that has 31kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.49m (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 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
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 EW65 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 4,630kg and has 31kW more power. The Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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