Head to head
Yanmar ViO33-6 vs Yanmar ViO38-6
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 420kg and has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 420kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO38-6 has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Yanmar ViO33-6 | Yanmar ViO38-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Breakout force | 29.9 kN | - |
| Fuel tank | 41 l | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3290 mm / 3530mm* |
Sources: Yanmar ViO33-6, Yanmar ViO38-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ViO33-6 if...
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 →Buy or hire the ViO38-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 420kg
- you want one that has 0kW 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 ViO33-6 and the Yanmar ViO38-6?
The Yanmar ViO38-6 is the bigger machine by 420kg and has 0kW more power. The Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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