GetBrent

Head to head

Wacker Neuson EW65 vs Yanmar ViO23-6

The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 31kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Wacker Neuson EW65
Wacker Neuson EW65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk
Yanmar ViO23-6
Yanmar ViO23-6 - image: Yanmar (image from Coplant, official Yanmar dealer)

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Wacker Neuson EW65Yanmar ViO23-6
Operating weight6,755 to 8,647 kg2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin)
Dig depth3,895 mm2450 / 2655 mm
Engine power45.5 kW14.6 kW at 2400 rpm
Length6,349 mm-
Width2,088 mm-
Height2,775 mm-

Sources: Wacker Neuson EW65, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 has 31kW more power

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

Full EW65 specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO23-6 if...

A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full ViO23-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson EW65 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?

The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 31kW more power. The Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.

GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.