Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The Yanmar ViO33-6 has 9kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO33-6 has 9kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | - |
| Width | 1240mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 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 KX016-4 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The Yanmar ViO33-6 has 9kW more power. The Kubota KX016-4 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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