Head to head
Yanmar ViO20-6 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 120kg. The Yanmar ViO20-6 has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 120kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO20-6 has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Yanmar ViO20-6 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Engine power | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
| Overall width | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) | - |
Sources: Yanmar ViO20-6, Yanmar ViO23-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ViO20-6 if...
- you want one that has 0kW more power
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 →Buy or hire the ViO23-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 120kg
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 Yanmar ViO20-6 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 120kg. The Yanmar ViO20-6 has 0kW more power. The Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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