Yanmar's range of excavators is virtually unparalleled, varying between 1,035 and 12,500 kg deadweight. The proportion of midi-excavators is also remarkable, with a choice of no fewer than seven different models starting at 8 tons. This is how the manufacturer meets the increasing demand for compact machines for work on tight construction sites in urban areas. But small dimensions alone will not get you there, because today's demanding user is also looking for high-performance models that are quiet, clean and economical. Qualities that every Yanmar incorporates, as the ViO and SV series are diligently designed to excel in reliability, durability and performance.
Ever since the introduction of the YNB300 in 1968, Yanmar has been considered a pioneer in the development of compact equipment. An honor the manufacturer upholds by constantly applying new developments and using a thoughtful innovation strategy to move the construction industry forward. This was already the case with the introduction of the first Zero Tail Swing inner turner, and the manufacturer is still showing just as much ingenuity. This is based on the philosophy that investing will lead to further growth. Yanmar provides proof of competence with the brand new ViO82, which is equipped with the ViPPS2i hydraulic system. The other 8-tonner within the program, the ViO80, also incorporates a concentration of technology and innovation to deliver performance that easily rivals that of larger excavators. All this integrated into a compact design.
The ViO80 and ViO82 combine the best of both worlds, so to speak, and are designed to be used efficiently on a wide variety of job sites. Whether in construction, road building, agricultural work, earth moving or demolition, the 8-ton Yanmar machines feel at home on every project. They are as compact as they are powerful, as versatile as they are efficient and as comfortable as they are reliable. The ViO80 has long been available with a monoboom and can now be delivered ex-factory with an adjustment boom. That 2PB version guarantees an unprecedented long reach, allowing you to reach just a little further and, above all, to work close to the tracks. Another advantage is the increased lifting capacity at low flight. Today, an indoor loader with 2-piece boom is just about the pinnacle of multifunctional use in tight inner cities.
The 8-ton midi-excavators have a kerb weight between 8,065 and 8,260 kg and are available with rubber tracks as well as on steel driving plates. The ViO series logically benefits from Yanmar's unmatched experience in building machines with a Zero Tail Swing. Since the introduction of the ZTS concept in 1995, Yanmar has been No. 1 in developing compact excavators. Putting the operator at the center of the design has created a universal concept that emphasizes ergonomics. The space provided contributes greatly to safety and comfort. The operator has a workstation with excellent all-round visibility to increase safety on the job site and improve efficiency. In addition, the air-sprung seat offers many adjustment options for an optimal working posture, so that you get out of work energized after a long working day.
The Yanmar midis perform extremely quietly, in short, ideal in urban areas where space is limited. Both the ViO82 and ViO80-2PB are equipped with a Yanmar 4TNV98C-WBV1 diesel engine, which is the result of continuous efforts to achieve technical mastery in terms of fuel consumption and emissions. When it comes to industrial power sources, Yanmar also ranks among the world's best, which translates into state-of-the-art technology adopted by many renowned OEMs. The four-cylinder of 41.5 kW (55.6 hp) equipped with a direct-injected common-rail system, which in addition to cleaner combustion also guarantees optimal operating conditions for the engine. Exhaust gas recirculation significantly reduces nitrogen oxide emissions and a unique regeneration system including particulate filter should prevent downtime due to cleaning.
An electronic control unit manages speed based on torque to optimize engine load. This improves productivity and, like Eco mode and an automatic idle mode, helps reduce consumption. The ViO82 also features Yanmar's new ViPPS2i hydraulic system, where it is possible to combine the flow of the two load-sensing piston pumps to optimally match the need for travel speed, power or oil flow. Proper balance offers the operator greater ease of use and reduces pressure loss during combined boom and swing operations. Thus, all operations can be performed smoothly and simultaneously.