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Takeuchi TB235-2 vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 310kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Takeuchi TB235-2
Takeuchi TB235-2 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Takeuchi TB235-2Yanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight3465 kg3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Breakout force27.1 kN29.9 kN
Dig depth3245 mm-
Dump height3595 mm-
Engine power-18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Takeuchi TB235-2, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 310kg

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 ViO33-6 if...

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 TB235-2 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 310kg. The Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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