Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO23-6 has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 14.6 kW at 2400 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 | - | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | - | 2450 / 2655 mm |
Sources: Kubota U20, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 ViO23-6 if...
- you want one that has 1kW more power
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U20 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 1kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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