Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 280kW more power. The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 5kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 280kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 5kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 5485 kg |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Yanmar ViO57-6B. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5kg
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 280kW more power
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 525-60 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 280kW more power. The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 5kg. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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