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Caterpillar 352F vs Yanmar ViO23-6

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,455kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Caterpillar 352F
Caterpillar 352F - image: Peterson Cat
Yanmar ViO23-6
Yanmar ViO23-6 - image: Yanmar (image from Coplant, official Yanmar dealer)

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar 352FYanmar ViO23-6
Operating weight115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes)2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin)
EngineCat C13 ACERT, 417hp net-
Fuel capacity190 US gallons-
Max travel speed2.9mph-
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.

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Full 352F specifications →

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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