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Kubota U10 vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 1,955kg and has 11kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota U10
Kubota U10 - image: Kubota UK
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota U10Yanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight1200kg (2645lb, including operator)3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Engine power7.6kW (10.3hp)18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Max dig depth1.8m (5'11")-
Bucket digging force550kg (1212lb) breakout force-
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Kubota U10, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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.

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Full U10 specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO33-6 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,955kg
  • you want one that has 11kW more power

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 U10 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 1,955kg and has 11kW more power. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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