Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 288kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO80-1 has 288kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 8065 kg |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that has 288kW 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 Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 288kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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