Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 382kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6.2 tonnes.
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 6.2 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 8065 kg |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | - |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB216 if...
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that has 382kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6.2 tonnes
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 Takeuchi TB216 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 382kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6.2 tonnes. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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