Head to head
Yanmar ViO17 vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 383kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,235kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO80-1 has 383kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 6,235kg.
Specifications side by side
| Yanmar ViO17 | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,830 kg | 8065 kg |
| Engine power | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Dig depth | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Yanmar ViO17, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that has 383kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,235kg
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 Yanmar ViO17 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 383kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,235kg. The Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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