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Caterpillar D6N vs Yanmar ViO80-1

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 269kW more power. The Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 8,692kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Caterpillar D6N
Caterpillar D6N - image: Peterson Cat
Yanmar ViO80-1
Yanmar ViO80-1 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar D6NYanmar ViO80-1
Operating weight16757kg (36,943lb)8065 kg
Engine power124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm
Blade capacity3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU)-
EngineCat C7.1 ACERT-
Breakout force-63,5 kN
Fuel tank-115 l

Sources: Caterpillar D6N, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the D6N if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,692kg

A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.

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Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...

  • you want one that has 269kW more power

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 Caterpillar D6N and the Yanmar ViO80-1?

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 269kW more power. The Caterpillar D6N is the bigger machine by 8,692kg. The Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.

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