Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 328kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,505kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 328kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 4,505kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 328kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,505kg
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 Kubota K008-3 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 328kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,505kg. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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