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Wacker Neuson EW65 vs Yanmar ViO38-6

The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 27kW more power and digs 61cm (2ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Wacker Neuson EW65
Wacker Neuson EW65 - 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 EW65Yanmar ViO38-6
Operating weight6,755 to 8,647 kg3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin)
Dig depth3,895 mm3290 mm / 3530mm*
Engine power45.5 kW18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm
Length6,349 mm-
Width2,088 mm-
Height2,775 mm-

Sources: Wacker Neuson EW65, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 27kW more power
  • you want one that digs 61cm (2ft) 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.

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Full EW65 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 EW65 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?

The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 27kW more power and digs 61cm (2ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.

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