Head to head
Takeuchi TB250-2 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 2,875kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 2,875kg.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB250-2 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5120kg | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Ground reach | 5985mm | - |
| Bucket breakout force | 37.2 kN | - |
| Arm digging force | 22.9 kN | - |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
| Dig depth | - | 2450 / 2655 mm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB250-2, Yanmar ViO23-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB250-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,875kg
A 5 tonne tracked excavator with a short tail swing, suited to groundworks, civils and utility work in tight sites. Plant hire firms and contractors use this size for trenching, drainage and foundation digging.
Full TB250-2 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO23-6 if...
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB250-2 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 2,875kg. The Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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