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Bobcat E35z vs Yanmar ViO26-6

The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 939kg and has 2kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Bobcat E35z
Bobcat E35z - image: Bobcat
Yanmar ViO26-6
Yanmar ViO26-6 - image: other Yanmar models shown; photo Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E35zYanmar ViO26-6
Operating weight3499 kg2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab)
Engine power18.2 kW15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm
Dig depth3117 mm-
Engine-Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel
Max digging depth-2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm)
Digging force-24.5kN (bucket)

Sources: Bobcat E35z, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 939kg
  • you want one that has 2kW 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 ViO26-6 if...

A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.

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Full ViO26-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E35z and the Yanmar ViO26-6?

The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 939kg and has 2kW more power. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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