Head to head
Takeuchi TB235-2 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 1,340kg and digs 84cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 1,340kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 84cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB235-2 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3465 kg | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 3245 mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Dump height | 3595 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 27.1 kN | - |
| Engine power | - | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Takeuchi TB235-2, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB235-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,340kg
- you want one that digs 84cm (2.5ft) deeper
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 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 TB235-2 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 1,340kg and digs 84cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 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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