Head to head
Kubota U10-5 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Yanmar ViO20-6 digs 61cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO20-6 digs 61cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10-5 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 1800mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Operating weight | - | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Engine power | - | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Kubota U10-5, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10-5 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 1800mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the ViO20-6 if...
- you want one that digs 61cm (2ft) deeper
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 U10-5 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Yanmar ViO20-6 digs 61cm (2ft) deeper. The Kubota U10-5 is a 1.5 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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