Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,795kg and digs 71cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,795kg.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO38-6 digs 71cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,795kg
- you want one that digs 71cm (2.5ft) 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 KX019-4 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,795kg and digs 71cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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