Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 1,150kg and has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 1,150kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO20-6 has 7kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO20-6 digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the ViO20-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,150kg
- you want one that has 7kW more power
- you want one that digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 1,150kg and has 7kW more power. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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