Head to head
Wacker Neuson EZ17 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 4kW more power and digs 18cm deeper. The Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 106kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 18cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 106kg.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EZ17 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,724 to 1,887 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,590 mm | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Breakout force | 18.7 kN | - |
| Length | 3,581 mm | - |
| Width | 990 to 1,300 mm | - |
| Height | 2,369 mm | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson EZ17, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the EZ17 if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 18cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Full EZ17 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 106kg
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson EZ17 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 4kW more power and digs 18cm deeper. The Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 106kg. The Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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