Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 345kg. The Kubota KX019-4 digs 17cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 345kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX019-4 digs 17cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...
- you want one that digs 17cm deeper
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO20-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 345kg
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX019-4 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 345kg. The Kubota KX019-4 digs 17cm deeper. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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