Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Yanmar ViO20-6 has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO20-6 has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Machine weight | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,540mm | - |
| Max width | 1,500mm | - |
| Travel speed | 2.2 / 4.2km/h | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Kubota U20, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the ViO20-6 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U20 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Yanmar ViO20-6 has 2kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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