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Kubota K008-3 vs Yanmar ViO80-1

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 386kW more power and is the bigger machine by 7,085kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota K008-3
Kubota K008-3 - image: kubota-eu.com
Yanmar ViO80-1
Yanmar ViO80-1 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota K008-3Yanmar ViO80-1
Operating weight980kg8065 kg
Engine power10.2PS39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm
Breakout force-63,5 kN
Fuel tank-115 l

Sources: Kubota K008-3, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the K008-3 if...

A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.

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Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...

  • you want one that has 386kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,085kg

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 Kubota K008-3 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 386kW more power and is the bigger machine by 7,085kg. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.

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