Head to head
Yanmar ViO38-6 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 316kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,910kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 316kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 1,910kg.
Specifications side by side
| Yanmar ViO38-6 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3575 kg (canopy) / 3695 kg (cabin) | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW / 25.3 HP at 2200 rpm | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 3290 mm / 3530mm* | - |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Yanmar ViO38-6, Yanmar ViO57-6B. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ViO38-6 if...
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 →Buy or hire the ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 316kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,910kg
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 ViO38-6 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 316kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,910kg. The Yanmar ViO38-6 is a 3.8 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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