Head to head
JCB 3T-2 vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 374kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,720kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO80-1 has 374kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 5,720kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 3T-2 | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2345 kg | 8065 kg |
| Engine power | 18.9 kW | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Payload | 3000 kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: JCB 3T-2, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3T-2 if...
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that has 374kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,720kg
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 3T-2 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 374kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,720kg. The JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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