Your mini-excavator is a vital tool for onsite system installation. It is important that they be dependable, comfortable and easy to operate. The ViO80-7 from Yanmar Compact Equipment North America features significant improvements to hydraulic efficiency, cab comfort and ease of maintenance. They are ideal for work in not only onsite system installation, but in utility, construction, demolition and landscaping applications.
“These machines are entirely redesigned with the operator and service departments in mind,” says Buck Storlie, Yanmar Compact Equipment North America product manager. “From more comfort and enhanced ergonomics to an open hood system that is incredibly efficient to work on, we’re confident operators will be thrilled with the ViO80-7’s performance and overall experience.”
Operators will see the biggest differences from the previous models in the newly designed cabins. Each is built for comfort and operator experience. The upgraded space in each includes a suspension seat, more foot space, ergonomic foot pedals and a wider cabin for easier entry and exit. Operators can survey the worksite more easily with increased cab glass area. Hot days are more tolerable with the included automatic air conditioning, the cab is quieter and additional USB ports allow for convenient phone charging.
The 18,122-pound ViO80-7 features 18% more power over its predecessor with a 67 hp Yanmar Tier 4 Final diesel engine. It provides operators with increased attachment performance with 20% more PTO flow rate. It also achieves a maximum dig depth of 14 feet, 3 inches.
The ViO80-7 features Yanmar’s signature zero tail-swing design that allows the excavator to rotate next to a structure with less risk of hitting it. A 2-Pump Load Sensing hydraulic system improves efficiency, increasing pump flow rate under high loads to direct power where it’s needed and improve performance. Additionally, the system saves about 13% on fuel consumption as only the necessary amount of flow rate is utilized.
Operators can see relevant machine information and options at a glance on the new 7-inch color LCD. Options include PTO flow rate adjustment, Auto-Decel mode, and a new passcode lockout feature. Additionally, operators can easily see blind spots with the standard rearview and right-side cameras shown split screen on the display. An optional Surround View feature reduces blind spots further by showing a 360-degree view on the operator’s display. This can reduce the risk of accidents and help avoid damage when working in close contact with obstacles or walls. 770-877-9894; www.yanmarce.com
