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Kubota KX030-4 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B

The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 317kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,695kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX030-4
Kubota KX030-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited
Yanmar ViO57-6B
Yanmar ViO57-6B - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX030-4Yanmar ViO57-6B
Operating weight2790 kg5485 kg
Engine power17.7 kw33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm)
Dig depth2870 mm-
Width1500 mm-
Breakout force-41,9 kN
Fuel tank-66 l

Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Yanmar ViO57-6B. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...

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 ViO57-6B if...

  • you want one that has 317kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,695kg

A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.

Full ViO57-6B specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX030-4 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?

The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 317kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,695kg. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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