Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 2,399kg and has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 2,399kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO38-6 has 11kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO38-6 digs 1.47m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,399kg
- you want one that has 11kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.47m (5ft) deeper
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 2,399kg and has 11kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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