Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 7kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,045kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO23-6 has 7kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 1,045kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2450 / 2655 mm |
Sources: Kubota U10, Yanmar ViO23-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the ViO23-6 if...
- you want one that has 7kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,045kg
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U10 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 7kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,045kg. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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