Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 780kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 780kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 ViO26-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 780kg
A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX019-4 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 780kg. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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