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Manitou MT 625 H vs Yanmar ViO80-1

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 337kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Manitou MT 625 H
Manitou MT 625 H - image: morrisleslie.com
Yanmar ViO80-1
Yanmar ViO80-1 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Manitou MT 625 HYanmar ViO80-1
Engine power75 hp (55.40 kW)39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm
Maximum lift capacity5,512 lb-
Maximum lift height19 ft 2 in-
Maximum forward reach11 ft 2 in-
Operating weight-8065 kg
Breakout force-63,5 kN
Fuel tank-115 l

Sources: Manitou MT 625 H, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the MT 625 H if...

The Manitou MT 625 H is a compact telehandler sized for renovation, landscaping and smaller construction sites where a full-size 4 tonne Loadall-class machine would be oversized. Its Kubota Stage V engine and hydrostatic transmission are aimed at contractors who value fuel economy and manoeuvrability over maximum lift height. It is cross-shopped against smaller JCB Loadall models and other compact telehandlers rather than against larger 540-series machines.

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Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...

  • you want one that has 337kW 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 Manitou MT 625 H and the Yanmar ViO80-1?

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 337kW more power. The Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.

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