Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 2.6 tonnes and has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 2.6 tonnes.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO38-6 has 11kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO38-6 digs 1.57m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2.6 tonnes
- you want one that has 11kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.57m (5ft) deeper
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 K008-5 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 2.6 tonnes and has 11kW more power. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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