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Kubota KX030-4 vs Yanmar ViO26-6

The Kubota KX030-4 has 2kW more power and is the bigger machine by 230kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX030-4
Kubota KX030-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited
Yanmar ViO26-6
Yanmar ViO26-6 - image: other Yanmar models shown; photo Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX030-4Yanmar ViO26-6
Operating weight2790 kg2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab)
Engine power17.7 kw15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm
Dig depth2870 mm-
Width1500 mm-
Engine-Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel
Max digging depth-2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm)
Digging force-24.5kN (bucket)

Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Yanmar ViO26-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...

  • you want one that has 2kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 230kg

A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.

Full KX030-4 specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO26-6 if...

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.

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Full ViO26-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX030-4 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?

The Kubota KX030-4 has 2kW more power and is the bigger machine by 230kg. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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