Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Yanmar ViO20-6 has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 260kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO20-6 has 4kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 260kg.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO20-6 digs 2cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO20-6 if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 260kg
- you want one that digs 2cm deeper
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB216 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Yanmar ViO20-6 has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 260kg. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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