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Avant 760i vs Yanmar ViO26-6

The Avant 760i has 26kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Avant 760i
Avant 760i - image: Avant Tecno
Yanmar ViO26-6
Yanmar ViO26-6 - image: other Yanmar models shown; photo Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Avant 760iYanmar ViO26-6
Engine power42 kW (56 hp)15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm
Lifting capacity1400 kg-
Lifting height3100 mm-
Weight2220 kg-
Operating weight-2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab)
Engine-Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel
Max digging depth-2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm)
Digging force-24.5kN (bucket)

Sources: Avant 760i, Yanmar ViO26-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 760i if...

  • you want one that has 26kW more power

A heavier compact loader for tougher construction, groundworks and material handling jobs, running a wide range of Avant attachments. Used by contractors and plant hire fleets that need more lift than the 500 and 600 series.

Full 760i specifications →

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.

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Full ViO26-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Avant 760i and the Yanmar ViO26-6?

The Avant 760i has 26kW more power. The Avant 760i is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 700 series; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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