Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 2,375kg and has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 2,375kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO38-6 has 11kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
Sources: Kubota U10, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,375kg
- you want one that has 11kW more power
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U10 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 2,375kg and has 11kW more power. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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