Head to head
Wacker Neuson EZ17e vs Yanmar ViO17
The Yanmar ViO17 digs 9cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 33kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO17 digs 9cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 33kg.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EZ17e | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,797 to 2,151 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,323 mm | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Breakout force | 14.8 kN | - |
| Length | 3,554 to 3,584 mm | - |
| Width | 990 to 1,300 mm | - |
| Height | 2,365 mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Wacker Neuson EZ17e, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e specifications →Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
- you want one that digs 9cm deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 33kg
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 EZ17e and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Yanmar ViO17 digs 9cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 33kg. The Wacker Neuson EZ17e 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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