Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Yanmar ViO20-6 has 8kW more power and is the bigger machine by 949kg.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO20-6 has 8kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 949kg.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO20-6 digs 59cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the ViO20-6 if...
- you want one that has 8kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 949kg
- you want one that digs 59cm (2ft) deeper
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 Bobcat E10z and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Yanmar ViO20-6 has 8kW more power and is the bigger machine by 949kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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