Head to head
JCB 50Z-2 vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 357kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,035kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO80-1 has 357kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 3,035kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 50Z-2 | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5030 kg | 8065 kg |
| Engine power | 36 kW | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Dig depth | 3.65 m | - |
| Dump height | 4.08 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: JCB 50Z-2, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 50Z-2 if...
A zero tailswing digger for utility trenching, house foundations and road edge work where the rear of the machine has to stay inside the track width. It is used on civils sites and hire fleets that want a 5 tonne class machine.
Full 50Z-2 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that has 357kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,035kg
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 50Z-2 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 357kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,035kg. The JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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