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Yanmar ViO23-6 vs Yanmar ViO80-1

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 378kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,820kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Yanmar ViO23-6
Yanmar ViO23-6 - image: Yanmar (image from Coplant, official Yanmar dealer)
Yanmar ViO80-1
Yanmar ViO80-1 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Yanmar ViO23-6Yanmar ViO80-1
Operating weight2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin)8065 kg
Engine power14.6 kW at 2400 rpm39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm
Dig depth2450 / 2655 mm-
Breakout force-63,5 kN
Fuel tank-115 l

Sources: Yanmar ViO23-6, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ViO23-6 if...

A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full ViO23-6 specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...

  • you want one that has 378kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,820kg

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 ViO23-6 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 378kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,820kg. The Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.

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