Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 has 9kW more power and digs 1.04m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO38-6 has 9kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO38-6 digs 1.04m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Width | 1240mm | - |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that has 9kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.04m (3.5ft) deeper
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX016-4 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 has 9kW more power and digs 1.04m (3.5ft) deeper. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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