Head to head
Yanmar ViO23-6 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,330kg and has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,330kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO38-6 has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Yanmar ViO23-6 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 2450 / 2655 mm | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
Sources: Yanmar ViO23-6, Yanmar ViO38-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,330kg
- you want one that has 4kW more power
A mid-size mini excavator for drainage, foundations and utility work where a 3 to 4 tonne machine is wanted with a short rear swing. Contractors and hire fleets use it on housing plots and roadside trenching.
Full ViO38-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Yanmar ViO23-6 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 1,330kg and has 4kW more power. The Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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