Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 3kW more power and is the bigger machine by 380kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO23-6 has 3kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 380kg.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Yanmar ViO23-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO23-6 if...
- you want one that has 3kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 380kg
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB216 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 3kW more power and is the bigger machine by 380kg. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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