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Bobcat E19 vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Yanmar ViO33-6 has 8kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,250kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat E19
Bobcat E19 - image: bobcat.com
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E19Yanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight1905kg3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Engine power10.1kW18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Breakout force12.63kN29.9 kN
Dig depth2364mm-
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Bobcat E19, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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.

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Full E19 specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO33-6 if...

  • you want one that has 8kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,250kg

A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.

Full ViO33-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Yanmar ViO33-6 has 8kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,250kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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