Head to head
Wacker Neuson EZ36 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper and has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EZ36 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,718 to 4,945 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 3,497 mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 18.2 kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 35 kN | - |
| Length | 5,508 mm | - |
| Width | 1,750 mm | - |
| Height | 2,711 mm | - |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Wacker Neuson EZ36, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the EZ36 if...
- you want one that digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 3kW more power
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the ViO20-6 if...
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 EZ36 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper and has 3kW more power. The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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