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Yanmar ViO26-6 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B

The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 319kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,925kg.

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 ViO57-6B
Yanmar ViO57-6B - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Yanmar ViO26-6Yanmar ViO57-6B
Operating weight2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab)5485 kg
Engine power15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm)
EngineYanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel-
Max digging depth2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm)-
Digging force24.5kN (bucket)-
Breakout force-41,9 kN
Fuel tank-66 l

Sources: Yanmar ViO26-6, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 ViO57-6B if...

  • you want one that has 319kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,925kg

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 ViO26-6 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?

The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 319kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,925kg. The Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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