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Yanmar ViO26-6 vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 595kg and has 3kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Yanmar ViO26-6
Yanmar ViO26-6 - image: other Yanmar models shown; photo Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Yanmar ViO26-6Yanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab)3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Engine power15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
EngineYanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel-
Max digging depth2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm)-
Digging force24.5kN (bucket)-
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Yanmar ViO26-6, Yanmar ViO33-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ViO26-6 if...

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.

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Full ViO26-6 specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO33-6 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 595kg
  • you want one that has 3kW more power

A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.

Full ViO33-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Yanmar ViO26-6 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 595kg and has 3kW more power. The Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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