Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 112,125kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 112,125kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Dig depth | - | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 112,125kg
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 ViO38-6 if...
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 112,125kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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