Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 565kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 565kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Yanmar ViO33-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
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 ViO33-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 565kg
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 U27-4 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 565kg. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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