Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 351kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 665kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO80-1 has 351kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 665kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 8065 kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 665kg
A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that has 351kW 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 ZX75US-5 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 351kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 665kg. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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