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Caterpillar 352F vs Yanmar ViO57-6B

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,215kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Caterpillar 352F
Caterpillar 352F - image: Peterson Cat
Yanmar ViO57-6B
Yanmar ViO57-6B - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar 352FYanmar ViO57-6B
Operating weight115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes)5485 kg
EngineCat C13 ACERT, 417hp net-
Fuel capacity190 US gallons-
Max travel speed2.9mph-
Engine power-33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm)
Breakout force-41,9 kN
Fuel tank-66 l

Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 110,215kg

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 ViO57-6B if...

A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.

Full ViO57-6B specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,215kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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