Head to head
Wacker Neuson EZ17 vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The Yanmar ViO26-6 has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO26-6 has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EZ17 | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,724 to 1,887 kg | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Breakout force | 18.7 kN | - |
| Length | 3,581 mm | - |
| Dig depth | 2,590 mm | - |
| Width | 990 to 1,300 mm | - |
| Height | 2,369 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 EZ17, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 ViO26-6 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
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 EZ17 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The Yanmar ViO26-6 has 2kW more power. The Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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