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Hamm HD 12i VV vs Yanmar ViO26-6

The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 135kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hamm HD 12i VV
Hamm HD 12i VV - image: HAMM (Wirtgen Group)
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

Hamm HD 12i VVYanmar ViO26-6
Operating weight2,695 kg2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab)
Drum width1,200 mm-
Maximum working width1,250 mm-
Power ISO 1439624.6 kW-
Engine power-15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm
Engine-Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel
Max digging depth-2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm)
Digging force-24.5kN (bucket)

Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, Yanmar ViO26-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 135kg

A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.

Full HD 12i VV 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 Hamm HD 12i VV and the Yanmar ViO26-6?

The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 135kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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