Head to head
Kubota KX027-4 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Kubota KX027-4 digs 33cm (1ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX027-4 digs 33cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX027-4 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 2740mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Width | 1400mm | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Engine power | - | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Kubota KX027-4, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX027-4 if...
- you want one that digs 33cm (1ft) deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 2740mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the ViO20-6 if...
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 KX027-4 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Kubota KX027-4 digs 33cm (1ft) deeper. The Kubota KX027-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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