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Kubota KX060-5 vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Kubota KX060-5 has 29kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,286kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX060-5
Kubota KX060-5 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX060-5Yanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight5441 kg3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Engine power47.6 kw18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Dig depth3875 mm-
Width1960 mm-
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 29kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,286kg

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 ViO33-6 if...

A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.

Full ViO33-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX060-5 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Kubota KX060-5 has 29kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,286kg. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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