Head to head
Wacker Neuson EZ17e vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 328kg and digs 9cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 328kg.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO20-6 digs 9cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EZ17e | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,797 to 2,151 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 2,323 mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Breakout force | 14.8 kN | - |
| Length | 3,554 to 3,584 mm | - |
| Width | 990 to 1,300 mm | - |
| Height | 2,365 mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Wacker Neuson EZ17e, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 ViO20-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 328kg
- you want one that digs 9cm deeper
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 EZ17e and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 328kg and digs 9cm deeper. The Wacker Neuson EZ17e 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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