Head to head
Takeuchi TB240 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 308kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,415kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 308kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 1,415kg.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB240 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4070KG | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | 26.7kW | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 3465mm | - |
| Bucket breakout force | 30.8kN | - |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Takeuchi TB240, Yanmar ViO57-6B. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB240 if...
A 4 tonne tracked excavator used by groundworkers, housebuilders and utility contractors for trenching, foundations and general digging. It sits between small mini diggers and 5 tonne machines in a typical UK hire fleet.
Full TB240 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 308kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,415kg
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB240 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 308kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,415kg. The Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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