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Wacker Neuson EZ17e vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing. The Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EZ17e | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,797 to 2,151 kg | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Breakout force | 14.8 kN | - |
| Length | 3,554 to 3,584 mm | - |
| Dig depth | 2,323 mm | - |
| Width | 990 to 1,300 mm | - |
| Height | 2,365 mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: Wacker Neuson EZ17e, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 ViO26-6 if...
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 EZ17e and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e 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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