Head to head
Yanmar ViO23-6 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 320kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,240kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 320kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 3,240kg.
Specifications side by side
| Yanmar ViO23-6 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 2450 / 2655 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Yanmar ViO23-6, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 320kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,240kg
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Yanmar ViO23-6 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 320kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,240kg. The Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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