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Komatsu PC210LC-11 vs Yanmar ViO38-6

The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 19,665kg.

Last reviewed 9 November 2026

PC210LC-11
Komatsu PC210LC-11
Yanmar ViO38-6
Yanmar ViO38-6 - image: Yanmar (image from Coplant, official Yanmar dealer)

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Komatsu PC210LC-11Yanmar ViO38-6
Operating weight23240 (kg); 51231 (lbs)3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin)
Engine power165 (HP); 123 (kW)18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm
Bucket capacity0.97 (m); 1.27 (yd)-
Dig depth-3290 mm / 3530mm*

Sources: Komatsu PC210LC-11, Yanmar ViO38-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the PC210LC-11 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,665kg

Civil contractors and hire fleets use this crawler excavator for earthmoving, trench work and loading lorries. Its hydrostatic swing and steady hydraulic output help it keep pace through repeated digging cycles. It is a common choice where a larger machine is needed for longer, heavier shifts on big sites.

Full PC210LC-11 specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO38-6 if...

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 Komatsu PC210LC-11 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?

The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 19,665kg. The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is a a mid-size crawler excavator with a long undercarriage for heavy digging and truck loading.; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.

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