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Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Yanmar ViO80-1

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 374kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX33U-6
Hitachi ZX33U-6 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Yanmar ViO80-1
Yanmar ViO80-1 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX33U-6Yanmar ViO80-1
Operating weight3,320 - 3,720kg8065 kg
Engine power18.8kW39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm
Dig depth2,790 - 3,130mm-
Breakout force-63,5 kN
Fuel tank-115 l

Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...

A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.

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Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...

  • you want one that has 374kW 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 ZX33U-6 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 374kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.

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