Head to head
Takeuchi TB230 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 750kg and digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 750kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB230 digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB230 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2875 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 2835 mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Dump height | 3230 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 20.9 kN | - |
| Engine power | - | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Takeuchi TB230, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB230 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 750kg
- you want one that digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →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 Takeuchi TB230 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 750kg and digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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