Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 385kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,865kg.
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 6,865kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 8065 kg |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Kubota U10, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that has 385kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,865kg
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 U10 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 385kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,865kg. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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