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Develon DX62R-7 vs Yanmar ViO26-6

The Develon DX62R-7 has 28kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,656kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

DX62R-7
Develon DX62R-7
Yanmar ViO26-6
Yanmar ViO26-6 - image: other Yanmar models shown; photo Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Develon DX62R-7Yanmar ViO26-6
Operating weight6216 kg2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab)
Engine power44.3 kW (65 hp) @ 2 300 rpm15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm
Width2050 mm-
Dig depth3795/ 4095 mm (standard / long arm)-
Engine-Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel
Max digging depth-2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm)
Digging force-24.5kN (bucket)

Sources: Develon DX62R-7, Yanmar ViO26-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the DX62R-7 if...

  • you want one that has 28kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,656kg

A 6 tonne mini excavator for utility trenching, drainage and groundworks where a larger machine is wanted without moving up to a midi. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing and highway work.

Full DX62R-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO26-6 if...

A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.

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Full ViO26-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Develon DX62R-7 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?

The Develon DX62R-7 has 28kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,656kg. The Develon DX62R-7 is a 6 tonne mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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