Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 322kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 322kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 33,5 kW (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 | - | 5485 kg |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Kubota U20, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 322kW more power
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U20 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 322kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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