Head to head
Liebherr L556 XPower vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with xpower power-split driveline. The Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Liebherr L556 XPower | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 19,600 - 21,600 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Tipping load | 9,300 - 13,750 kg | - |
| Bucket capacity | 2.80 - 10.00 m3 | - |
| Rated output ISO 14396 / ECE-R.120 | 183 kW / 249 HP | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | - | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Liebherr L556 XPower, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the L556 XPower if...
A large wheel loader for quarry and bulk material handling work. Liebherr's XPower driveline splits power between hydrostatic and mechanical drive to cut fuel use on repetitive load-and-carry cycles.
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- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
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 Liebherr L556 XPower and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with XPower power-split driveline; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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