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Kubota KX037-4 vs Yanmar ViO26-6

The Kubota KX037-4 is the bigger machine by 958kg and has 2kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX037-4
Kubota KX037-4 - 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 KX037-4Yanmar ViO26-6
Operating weight3518 kg2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab)
Engine power17.8 kw15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm
Dig depth3410 mm-
Width1550 mm-
Engine-Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel
Max digging depth-2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm)
Digging force-24.5kN (bucket)

Sources: Kubota KX037-4, Yanmar ViO26-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX037-4 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 958kg
  • you want one that has 2kW more power

A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.

Full KX037-4 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 KX037-4 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?

The Kubota KX037-4 is the bigger machine by 958kg and has 2kW more power. The Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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