Head to head
Kubota U36-4 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 has 1kW more power. The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 180kg and digs 12cm deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO38-6 has 1kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 180kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U36-4 digs 12cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U36-4 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3755 kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Width | 1700 mm | - |
Sources: Kubota U36-4, Yanmar ViO38-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U36-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 180kg
- you want one that digs 12cm deeper
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that has 1kW more power
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 U36-4 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 has 1kW more power. The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 180kg and digs 12cm deeper. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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