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Develon DX85R-7 vs Yanmar ViO80-1

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 345kW more power. The Develon DX85R-7 is the bigger machine by 1,463kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

DX85R-7
Develon DX85R-7
Yanmar ViO80-1
Yanmar ViO80-1 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Develon DX85R-7Yanmar ViO80-1
Operating weight9528 kg8065 kg
Engine power48.5 kW (65 hp) @ 2100 rpm39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm
Bucket capacity0.28 m3-
Dig depth4110 / 4670 mm (standard / long arm)-
Breakout force-63,5 kN
Fuel tank-115 l

Sources: Develon DX85R-7, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the DX85R-7 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,463kg

A midi excavator for deeper drainage, ducting and foundation work where a mini digger is too small but a full size machine is not needed. It is used by civils contractors and plant hire fleets on road and utility sites.

Full DX85R-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...

  • you want one that has 345kW 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 Develon DX85R-7 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 345kW more power. The Develon DX85R-7 is the bigger machine by 1,463kg. The Develon DX85R-7 is a 9.5 tonne midi excavator; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.

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