Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 1,384kg and has 8kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 1,384kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO26-6 has 8kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 ViO26-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,384kg
- you want one that has 8kW more power
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.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 1,384kg and has 8kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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