Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 323kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,736kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 323kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 3,736kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | - |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 323kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,736kg
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 16C-1 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 323kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,736kg. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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