Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 985kg and digs 47cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 985kg.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO38-6 digs 47cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 985kg
- you want one that digs 47cm (1.5ft) deeper
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 U27-4 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 985kg and digs 47cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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