Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 2,595kg and has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 2,595kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO38-6 has 11kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Dig depth | - | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Yanmar ViO38-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
Buy or hire the ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,595kg
- you want one that has 11kW more power
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 Kubota K008-3 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 2,595kg and has 11kW more power. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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