Head to head
Wacker Neuson EW65 vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 30kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 30kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EW65 | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,755 to 8,647 kg | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Engine power | 45.5 kW | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Length | 6,349 mm | - |
| Dig depth | 3,895 mm | - |
| Width | 2,088 mm | - |
| Height | 2,775 mm | - |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: Wacker Neuson EW65, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 30kW 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
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the ViO26-6 if...
A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson EW65 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 30kW more power. The Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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