Kubota U27 vs Yanmar Vio25

[Ronster]

I'm comparing the Kubota U27 vs Yanmar Vio25. The Yanmar has a better warranty and hydraulic quick connect. Kubota has a better bucket break out force. Can any owners share why they chose their excavator over another brand? Any other 6000# excavators I should be looking at?

 

[beckmurph]

Yanmar VIO35 vs Kubota U35 vs CAT 303 5 Mini Excavator Comparison Part 3 by Washington Tractor - YouTube

Letsdig19 compares two larger ones on youtube.

 

[Takman]

A hydraulic quick hitch really saves time if you have more than one bucket/attachment.

Not just time saved swapping, but being able to switch to the right bucket/ripper/rake for what you're doing without having to go "hmm will swapping to the larger bucket save enough digging time to be worth it or should I just plug along with what I'm using?".....

 

[Ronster]

A hydraulic quick hitch really saves time if you have more than one bucket/attachment.

Not just time saved swapping, but being able to switch to the right bucket/ripper/rake for what you're doing without having to go "hmm will swapping to the larger bucket save enough digging time to be worth it or should I just plug along with what I'm using?".....

Good points regarding the hyd coupler. I just saw a Takeuchi TB225 new to the US market. Maybe not a fair comparison with the conventional tail swing and 5000# weight, but it looks very capable. Lots of nice aux hyd features and I think a 5yr warranty.

 

[Johndeere3720]

I have all bobcat equipment and it’s been great to me. The E26 would be comparable to the other machines you mentioned. They are smooth, fast, comfortable to operate, and incredibly reliable. I do emphasize the dealer experience though, be sure whichever brand you pick has a dealer that’s got your back whether you need a part, repair, or future attachments.