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Wacker Neuson EZ17e vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing. The Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EZ17e | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,797 to 2,151 kg | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,323 mm | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Breakout force | 14.8 kN | - |
| Length | 3,554 to 3,584 mm | - |
| Width | 990 to 1,300 mm | - |
| Height | 2,365 mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
Sources: Wacker Neuson EZ17e, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the ViO23-6 if...
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 EZ17e and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e 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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