Head to head
Kubota U48-4 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,650kg and has 15kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,650kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U48-4 has 15kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U48-4 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4775kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Engine power | 40.5PS | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Kubota U48-4, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U48-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,650kg
- you want one that has 15kW more power
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U48-4 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,650kg and has 15kW more power. The Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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