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Kubota U48-4 vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Kubota U48-4 has 11kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,620kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota U48-4
Kubota U48-4 - image: kubota-eu.com
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota U48-4Yanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight4775kg3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Engine power40.5PS18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Kubota U48-4, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 has 11kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,620kg

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.

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Full U48-4 specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO33-6 if...

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 U48-4 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Kubota U48-4 has 11kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,620kg. The Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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