Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The Yanmar ViO33-6 has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO33-6 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 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 | - | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: Kubota U20, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 ViO33-6 if...
- you want one that has 5kW more power
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U20 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The Yanmar ViO33-6 has 5kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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