Head to head
Kubota KX080-4a2 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Kubota KX080-4a2 is a 8 tonne class tracked excavator. The Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX080-4a2 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall width | 2200 mm | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
| Machine weight | 8365 kg (mono boom) | - |
| Power | 46.5/63.2 kW/hp | - |
| Max dig depth | 4600 mm (mono boom) | - |
| Max reach | 7330 mm (mono boom) | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | - | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: Kubota KX080-4a2, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX080-4a2 if...
A mid-size 8 tonne excavator from Kubota's KX range, used for groundworks and drainage jobs that need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but not the scale of a full-size machine. It is a common size in UK plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 KX080-4a2 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Kubota KX080-4a2 is a 8 tonne class tracked excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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