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Yanmar ViO26-6 vs Yanmar ViO80-1

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 377kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,505kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Yanmar ViO26-6
Yanmar ViO26-6 - image: other Yanmar models shown; photo Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Yanmar ViO80-1
Yanmar ViO80-1 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Yanmar ViO26-6Yanmar ViO80-1
Operating weight2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab)8065 kg
Engine power15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm
EngineYanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel-
Max digging depth2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm)-
Digging force24.5kN (bucket)-
Breakout force-63,5 kN
Fuel tank-115 l

Sources: Yanmar ViO26-6, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ViO26-6 if...

A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.

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Full ViO26-6 specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...

  • you want one that has 377kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,505kg

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 ViO26-6 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 377kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,505kg. The Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.

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