Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 4,578kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 4,578kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 8065 kg |
| Fuel tank | 42.0 L | 115 l |
| Width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) | - |
| Engine power | - | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 33U if...
A compact tracked excavator from Hitachi's smaller size class, used for groundworks, drainage and landscaping jobs too tight for a larger machine. It is bought and sold through the used plant market rather than as a current Hitachi catalogue model.
Listed by
- Plant Sales Northern Ireland | P & A Plant Sales - Ballynahinch
Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,578kg
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 Hitachi 33U and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 4,578kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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