Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 28kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 28kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Yanmar ViO23-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
- you want one that has 28kW more power
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the ViO23-6 if...
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 28kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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