Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 325kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,580kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 325kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 3,580kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | 41,9 kN |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | - |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 325kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,580kg
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E19 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 325kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,580kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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