Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 1,406kg and has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 1,406kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO33-6 has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | - |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Yanmar ViO33-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 16C-1 if...
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 ViO33-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,406kg
- you want one that has 7kW more power
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 16C-1 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 1,406kg and has 7kW more power. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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