Head to head
JCB 3CX Compact vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 338kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,995kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO80-1 has 338kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 1,995kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3CX Compact | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6070 kg | 8065 kg |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Dig depth | 5 m | - |
| Travel Speed | 40 kph | - |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: JCB 3CX Compact, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3CX Compact if...
Aimed at utility, highways and town-centre work where a full-size backhoe will not fit. Used for trenching, loading and breaking out on narrow roads, estates and tight sites.
Full 3CX Compact specifications →Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that has 338kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,995kg
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 JCB 3CX Compact and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 338kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,995kg. The JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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