Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 324kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,620kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 324kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 3,620kg.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 324kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,620kg
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB216 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 324kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,620kg. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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