Head to head
Volvo ECR88D vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator. The Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Volvo ECR88D | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,620 - 9,980 kg | 8065 kg |
| Gross power | 43 kW | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 | - |
| Overall width | 2,300 mm | - |
| Overall length | 6,370 mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Volvo ECR88D, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...
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 Volvo ECR88D and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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