Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 1,360kg and has 8kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 1,360kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO26-6 has 8kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: Kubota U10, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 ViO26-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,360kg
- you want one that has 8kW more power
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.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U10 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 1,360kg and has 8kW more power. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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