Head to head
Takeuchi TB2150 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Takeuchi TB2150 has 66kW more power and is the bigger machine by 11,520kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB2150 has 66kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB2150 is the bigger machine by 11,520kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB2150 digs 1.94m (6.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB2150 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,095kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 5225mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 85kW | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Width | 2690mm | - |
Sources: Takeuchi TB2150, Yanmar ViO38-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB2150 if...
- you want one that has 66kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 11,520kg
- you want one that digs 1.94m (6.5ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the ViO38-6 if...
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 Takeuchi TB2150 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Takeuchi TB2150 has 66kW more power and is the bigger machine by 11,520kg. The Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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