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Wacker Neuson EZ80 vs Yanmar ViO23-6

The Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 27kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Wacker Neuson EZ80
Wacker Neuson EZ80 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk
Yanmar ViO23-6
Yanmar ViO23-6 - image: Yanmar (image from Coplant, official Yanmar dealer)

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Wacker Neuson EZ80Yanmar ViO23-6
Operating weight7,918 to 9,544 kg2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin)
Dig depth4,169 mm2450 / 2655 mm
Engine power42 kW14.6 kW at 2400 rpm
Breakout force68 kN-
Length6,939 mm-
Width2,250 mm-
Height2,562 mm-

Sources: Wacker Neuson EZ80, Yanmar ViO23-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the EZ80 if...

  • you want one that has 27kW more power

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 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.

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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 EZ80 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?

The Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 27kW more power. The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.

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