Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO23-6 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
| Width | 1240mm | - |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Yanmar ViO23-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO23-6 if...
- you want one that has 5kW 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 KX016-4 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 5kW more power. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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