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Kubota KX060-5 vs Yanmar ViO26-6

The Kubota KX060-5 has 32kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,881kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX060-5
Kubota KX060-5 - 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 KX060-5Yanmar ViO26-6
Operating weight5441 kg2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab)
Engine power47.6 kw15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm
Dig depth3875 mm-
Width1960 mm-
Engine-Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel
Max digging depth-2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm)
Digging force-24.5kN (bucket)

Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 32kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,881kg

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 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 KX060-5 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?

The Kubota KX060-5 has 32kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,881kg. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.

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