For many onsite system installation jobs, it’s time to put away the big excavator and pull out your compact version. The ViO35-7 mini-excavator from Yanmar Compact Equipment features significant productivity, configuration and operator experience improvements over previous models.
The 24.4 hp true-zero tail swing excavator offers 360-degree visibility, a 25% increase in travel speed under load and a 7% improvement in excavator efficiency. It stands out as a flexible and robustly dependable model that provides an ideal power-to-size ratio and is easy to transport and simple to maintain, whether by an owner operator, contractor or rental fleet.
“This new iteration of the ViO35 elevates both what operators can do and their experience while doing it,” says Zac Evans, mini-excavator product manager, Yanmar Compact Equipment North America. “Yanmar listened to customers and delivered an upgraded model that’s easier to use and move around the job site. The ViO35-7 brings new levels of productivity while maintaining unbeatable reliability.”
The 8,047-pound model has increased excavation capabilities thanks to greater breakout forces and improved cycle times under load. Plus, a higher torque swing motor boosts power for backfill work involving swinging and usability on slopes. This is all powered by a highly efficient three-pump hydraulic system and 24.4 hp Yanmar engine. The three pumps greatly improve performance and lead to less risk of slowing down during simultaneous operations — such as with the boom, stick, swing and curl functions — compared to mini-excavators with only one pump.
The model also increases maneuverability. With 25% faster travel speeds under load, operators can move quickly from task to task around the job site. It’s also easier to transition to slower tasks thanks to the auto kickdown feature built into the two-speed operation. Yanmar configures the ViO35-7 for convenient maintenance, including easy access to grease points and filter locations. Problems are also easier to diagnose either by the owner or over the phone with a service center due to clear and intuitive error information on the display.
Operators benefit from the true-zero tail swing aspect of the machine, which protects the equipment and nearby structures by keeping the rear of the mini-excavator from extending beyond the track width during rotation. Design improvements to the boom swing angle make confined-space operation even easier. Similarly, the more compact nature of the ViO35-7 makes it easier to transport.
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