Head to head
Manitou MT 625 H vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Manitou MT 625 H has 41kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Manitou MT 625 H has 41kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Manitou MT 625 H | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 75 hp (55.40 kW) | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Maximum lift capacity | 5,512 lb | - |
| Maximum lift height | 19 ft 2 in | - |
| Maximum forward reach | 11 ft 2 in | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Manitou MT 625 H, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MT 625 H if...
- you want one that has 41kW more power
The Manitou MT 625 H is a compact telehandler sized for renovation, landscaping and smaller construction sites where a full-size 4 tonne Loadall-class machine would be oversized. Its Kubota Stage V engine and hydrostatic transmission are aimed at contractors who value fuel economy and manoeuvrability over maximum lift height. It is cross-shopped against smaller JCB Loadall models and other compact telehandlers rather than against larger 540-series machines.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 Manitou MT 625 H and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Manitou MT 625 H has 41kW more power. The Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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