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Takeuchi TB250-2 vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 1,965kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

TB250-2
Takeuchi TB250-2
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Takeuchi TB250-2Yanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight5120kg3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Ground reach5985mm-
Bucket breakout force37.2 kN-
Arm digging force22.9 kN-
Engine power-18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Takeuchi TB250-2, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 1,965kg

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 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 TB250-2 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 1,965kg. The Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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