Head to head
Kubota KX015-4 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 325kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 325kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX015-4 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1470kg | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | - |
| Width | 990mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Kubota KX015-4, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 325kW more power
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 KX015-4 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 325kW more power. The Kubota KX015-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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