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Wacker Neuson EZ17e vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing. The Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EZ17e | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 14.8 kN | 41,9 kN |
| Operating weight | 1,797 to 2,151 kg | 5485 kg |
| Length | 3,554 to 3,584 mm | - |
| Dig depth | 2,323 mm | - |
| Width | 990 to 1,300 mm | - |
| Height | 2,365 mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Wacker Neuson EZ17e, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 ViO57-6B if...
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson EZ17e and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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