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JCB 35Z-1 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B

The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 317kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,929kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 35Z-1
JCB 35Z-1 - image: JCB
Yanmar ViO57-6B
Yanmar ViO57-6B - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 35Z-1Yanmar ViO57-6B
Operating weight3556 kg5485 kg
Engine power18.4 kW33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm)
Dig depth3.48 m-
Dump height3.53 m-
Breakout force-41,9 kN
Fuel tank-66 l

Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Yanmar ViO57-6B. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...

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 ViO57-6B if...

  • you want one that has 317kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,929kg

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 35Z-1 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?

The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 317kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,929kg. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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