Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator. The Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 8065 kg |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | - |
| Width | 1300mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...
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 KX018-4 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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