Head to head
Kubota KX060-5 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Kubota KX060-5 has 33kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,316kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 33kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 3,316kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 1.47m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX060-5 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5441 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 3875 mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 47.6 kw | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Width | 1960 mm | - |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...
- you want one that has 33kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,316kg
- you want one that digs 1.47m (5ft) deeper
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →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 KX060-5 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 33kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,316kg. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 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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