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Caterpillar 352F vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 112,545kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Caterpillar 352F
Caterpillar 352F - image: Peterson Cat
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar 352FYanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes)3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
EngineCat C13 ACERT, 417hp net-
Fuel capacity190 US gallons-
Max travel speed2.9mph-
Engine power-18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 112,545kg

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 ViO33-6 if...

A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.

Full ViO33-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 112,545kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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