Head to head
Takeuchi TB230 vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 280kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 280kg.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB230 | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2875 kg | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Breakout force | 20.9 kN | 29.9 kN |
| Dig depth | 2835 mm | - |
| Dump height | 3230 mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: Takeuchi TB230, Yanmar ViO33-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB230 if...
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 ViO33-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 280kg
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB230 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 280kg. The Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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