Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 380kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO80-1 has 380kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Machine weight | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,540mm | - |
| Max width | 1,500mm | - |
| Travel speed | 2.2 / 4.2km/h | - |
| Operating weight | - | 8065 kg |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Kubota U20, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that has 380kW more power
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 U20 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 380kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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