Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 327kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,510kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 327kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 4,510kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 327kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,510kg
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 K008-5 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 327kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,510kg. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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