Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Yanmar ViO20-6 has 3kW more power and is the bigger machine by 376kg. The JCB 16C-1 digs 16cm deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO20-6 has 3kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 376kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 16C-1 digs 16cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 16C-1 if...
- you want one that digs 16cm deeper
A small tow-behind digger for domestic groundworks, drainage and service trenches where a van or pickup is the transport. It suits hire fleets and builders working in gardens and tight side access.
Full 16C-1 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO20-6 if...
- you want one that has 3kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 376kg
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 16C-1 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Yanmar ViO20-6 has 3kW more power and is the bigger machine by 376kg. The JCB 16C-1 digs 16cm deeper. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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