Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 382kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,365kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO80-1 has 382kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 6,365kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 8065 kg |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that has 382kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,365kg
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 U17-3a and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 382kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,365kg. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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