Head to head
Volvo A30G vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 49,904kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 49,904kg.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo A30G | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Transport dimensions | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | - | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Volvo A30G, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 49,904kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
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 Volvo A30G and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 49,904kg. The Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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