Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 465kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 465kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Yanmar ViO23-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...
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 ViO23-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 465kg
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 KX019-4 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 465kg. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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