Head to head
Takeuchi TB230 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 700kg and digs 46cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 700kg.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO38-6 digs 46cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB230 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2875 kg | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2835 mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
| Dump height | 3230 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 20.9 kN | - |
| Engine power | - | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB230, Yanmar ViO38-6. 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 ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 700kg
- you want one that digs 46cm (1.5ft) 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 TB230 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 700kg and digs 46cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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