Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 345kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 345kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Yanmar ViO23-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 345kg
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the ViO23-6 if...
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 U27-4 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 345kg. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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