Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 1,270kg and has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 1,270kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO23-6 has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Buy or hire the ViO23-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,270kg
- you want one that has 7kW more power
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 1,270kg and has 7kW more power. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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