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JCB 35Z-1 vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 401kg. The Yanmar ViO33-6 has 0kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 35Z-1
JCB 35Z-1 - image: JCB
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 35Z-1Yanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight3556 kg3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Engine power18.4 kW18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Dig depth3.48 m-
Dump height3.53 m-
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 401kg

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 ViO33-6 if...

  • you want one that has 0kW 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 35Z-1 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 401kg. The Yanmar ViO33-6 has 0kW more power. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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