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Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Yanmar ViO80-1

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 271kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX220W-5B
Hitachi ZX220W-5B - image: McGovern Plant Hire
Yanmar ViO80-1
Yanmar ViO80-1 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX220W-5BYanmar ViO80-1
Operating weight21,400 - 24,000kg8065 kg
Engine power122kW39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm
Breakout force-63,5 kN
Fuel tank-115 l

Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX220W-5B if...

A heavier wheeled excavator for contractors who need crawler-excavator-like dig performance with road mobility, such as sewer renewal and larger utility schemes. The two-piece boom gives more flexible reach over obstacles than a monoblock design.

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Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...

  • you want one that has 271kW 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 ZX220W-5B and the Yanmar ViO80-1?

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 271kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.

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