Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,431kg and digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,431kg.
- Dig depth: the JCB 35Z-1 digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the JCB 35Z-1 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,431kg
- you want one that digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 3kW more power
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO20-6 if...
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 35Z-1 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 1,431kg and digs 1.07m (3.5ft) deeper. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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