Head to head
JCB 25Z-1 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,025kg and digs 47cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,025kg.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO38-6 digs 47cm (1.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO38-6 has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 25Z-1 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2550 kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2.82 m | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Dump height | 3 m | - |
Sources: JCB 25Z-1, Yanmar ViO38-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 25Z-1 if...
Used by hire firms and small contractors for patios, drainage, footings and work next to walls and fences where a zero-tailswing machine is needed. Sits in the weight class that can be towed on a trailer in restricted regions.
Full 25Z-1 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,025kg
- you want one that digs 47cm (1.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 1kW more power
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 25Z-1 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,025kg and digs 47cm (1.5ft) deeper. The JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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