Head to head
Yanmar ViO20-6 vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 435kg and has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 435kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO26-6 has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Yanmar ViO20-6 | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Engine power | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Dig depth | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) | - |
| Overall width | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) | - |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: Yanmar ViO20-6, Yanmar ViO26-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the ViO26-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 435kg
- you want one that has 1kW more power
A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Yanmar ViO20-6 and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 435kg and has 1kW more power. The Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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