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Kubota KX018-4 vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator. The Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | - |
| Width | 1300mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Yanmar ViO33-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO33-6 if...
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 KX018-4 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The Kubota KX018-4 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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