Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 385kW more power and is the bigger machine by 7,090kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO80-1 has 385kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 7,090kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 8065 kg |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that has 385kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,090kg
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 K008-5 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 385kW more power and is the bigger machine by 7,090kg. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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