Head to head
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 3,225kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 3,225kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,840kg | 8065 kg |
| Skip capacity | 3,191 litres (heaped) | - |
| Engine power | - | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
Suits groundworkers who need to tip to the side or rear without turning the whole machine, useful in trenches or narrow access where reversing to line up a straight-tip skip is awkward. The 6 tonne capacity sits in the middle of JCB's swivel dumper range.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,225kg
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 6ST-2S5 Swivel and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 3,225kg. The JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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