Head to head
Takeuchi TB230 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 630kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 630kg.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB230 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2875 kg | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2835 mm | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Dump height | 3230 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 20.9 kN | - |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB230, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 630kg
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 ViO23-6 if...
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 TB230 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 630kg. The Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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