Head to head
Wacker Neuson EZ17 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 401kg and has 1kW more power. The Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 18cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 401kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO20-6 has 1kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 18cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EZ17 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,724 to 1,887 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 2,590 mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 18.7 kN | - |
| Length | 3,581 mm | - |
| Width | 990 to 1,300 mm | - |
| Height | 2,369 mm | - |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Wacker Neuson EZ17, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 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 ViO20-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 401kg
- you want one that has 1kW more power
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 EZ17 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 401kg and has 1kW more power. The Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 18cm deeper. The Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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