Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Yanmar ViO20-6 has 5kW more power and is the bigger machine by 220kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO20-6 has 5kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 220kg.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO20-6 digs 5cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full E19 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO20-6 if...
- you want one that has 5kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 220kg
- you want one that digs 5cm 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 E19 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Yanmar ViO20-6 has 5kW more power and is the bigger machine by 220kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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