Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 2,895kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 2,895kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 5485 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,895kg
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 U27-4 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 2,895kg. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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