Head to head
Kubota U48-4 vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 363kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,290kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO80-1 has 363kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 3,290kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U48-4 | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4775kg | 8065 kg |
| Engine power | 40.5PS | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Kubota U48-4, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U48-4 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that has 363kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,290kg
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 U48-4 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 363kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,290kg. The Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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