Head to head
Bobcat E35z vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 1,374kg and digs 71cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 1,374kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E35z digs 71cm (2.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Bobcat E35z has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E35z | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3499 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 3117 mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 18.2 kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Bobcat E35z, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E35z if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,374kg
- you want one that digs 71cm (2.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 3kW more power
A zero tail swing mini excavator for groundworks, drainage and utility work where the rear of the machine must stay inside the track width. Contractors and plant hire fleets use this class for trenching and foundations in confined sites.
Full E35z specifications →Buy or hire the ViO20-6 if...
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 E35z and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 1,374kg and digs 71cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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