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Skyjack SJIII 3219 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Skyjack SJIII 3219 is a a narrow electric slab scissor lift for indoor access work. The Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Skyjack SJIII 3219 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall width | 0.81 m | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
| Raised platform height | 5.79 m | - |
| Working height | 7.79 m | - |
| Platform capacity | 227 kg | - |
| Machine weight | 1,312 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | - | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
Sources: Skyjack SJIII 3219, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the SJIII 3219 if...
The Skyjack SJIII 3219 is a narrow electric scissor lift in the same heavily hired UK indoor access class as the Genie GS-1932 and JLG 1930ES. Skyjack markets the SJIII range on simplified hydraulics and a smaller parts count than some competitors, which UK hire companies value for keeping fleet maintenance costs down. It is a common sight on retail fit-out and warehouse maintenance jobs where a machine needs to pass through a standard doorway.
Listed by
- Premier Plant Hire - London
Buy or hire the ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Skyjack SJIII 3219 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Skyjack SJIII 3219 is a a narrow electric slab scissor lift for indoor access work; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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