Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,455kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026


Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,455kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
| Dig depth | - | 2450 / 2655 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Yanmar ViO23-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 113,455kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the ViO23-6 if...
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,455kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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