Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 327kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,285kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 327kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 4,285kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Kubota U10, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 327kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,285kg
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U10 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 327kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,285kg. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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