Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 357kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,794kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO80-1 has 357kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 2,794kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 8065 kg |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | 63,5 kN |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
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Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that has 357kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,794kg
An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.
Full ViO80-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 357kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,794kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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