Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO38-6 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 18.9 kW / 25.3 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 | - | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | - | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
Sources: Kubota U20, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that has 5kW more power
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U20 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 has 5kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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