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Kubota KX015-4 vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Yanmar ViO33-6 has 9kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX015-4
Kubota KX015-4 - image: kubota-eu.com
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX015-4Yanmar ViO33-6
Operating weightup to 1470kg3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Engine power9.6kW (13hp)18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Dig depth2250mm-
Width990mm-
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Kubota KX015-4, Yanmar ViO33-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX015-4 if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,470kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.

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Full KX015-4 specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO33-6 if...

  • you want one that has 9kW more power

A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.

Full ViO33-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX015-4 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Yanmar ViO33-6 has 9kW more power. The Kubota KX015-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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