Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,710kg and has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,710kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO38-6 has 7kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO38-6 digs 90cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,710kg
- you want one that has 7kW more power
- you want one that digs 90cm (3ft) deeper
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 TB216 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,710kg and has 7kW more power. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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