Head to head
Wacker Neuson EZ17 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 has 5kW more power and digs 70cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO38-6 has 5kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO38-6 digs 70cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EZ17 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,724 to 1,887 kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,590 mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 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 ViO38-6. 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 ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that has 5kW more power
- you want one that digs 70cm (2.5ft) deeper
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 EZ17 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 has 5kW more power and digs 70cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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