Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The Yanmar ViO26-6 has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO26-6 has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| 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 | - | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: Kubota U20, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 ViO26-6 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U20 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The Yanmar ViO26-6 has 2kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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