Head to head
Wacker Neuson EZ17 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO23-6 has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EZ17 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,724 to 1,887 kg | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,590 mm | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 14.6 kW at 2400 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 ViO23-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the EZ17 if...
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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the ViO23-6 if...
- you want one that has 1kW more power
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 EZ17 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 1kW more power. The Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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