Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 30kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 30kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 30kg
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 ViO26-6 if...
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 U27-4 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 30kg. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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