Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 7kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,069kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO23-6 has 7kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 1,069kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 ViO23-6 if...
- you want one that has 7kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,069kg
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 Bobcat E10z and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 7kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,069kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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