Head to head
Kubota KX71-3 vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 1,515kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 1,515kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX71-3 | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) | 8065 kg |
| Length | 14ft 11in | - |
| Width | 4ft 11in | - |
| Engine power | - | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Kubota KX71-3, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,515kg
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 KX71-3 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 1,515kg. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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