Head to head
Wacker Neuson EZ26 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 has 5kW more power and is the bigger machine by 625kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 has 5kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 625kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 digs 39cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EZ26 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,455 to 3,358 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,803 mm | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Breakout force | 22.6 kN | - |
| Length | 4,199 mm | - |
| Width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Height | 2,412 mm | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson EZ26, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the EZ26 if...
- you want one that has 5kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 625kg
- you want one that digs 39cm (1.5ft) deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,803 mm. 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 EZ26 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
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 EZ26 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 has 5kW more power and is the bigger machine by 625kg. The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 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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