The company’s self-propelled mini excavator was the first on the scene in the compact equipment sector in 1968. They have upped their game substantially since then. 

The two largest models, ViO80-1A and SV100-2A, provide the performance, efficiency, technology, and reliability that have come to be synonymous with the company’s products. Tight, impossible jobs become possible with their compact productivity for construction, landscaping, object placement and utility–there are unlimited possibilities. “Forestry mulching is a good example of customers using our mini excavators in extended ways. Steep terrain mulching is an application this size unit excels at,” said Buck Storlie, product manager for Yanmar Compact Equipment North America.

The Vi080-1A features Yanmar’s zero tail-swing–an innovative feature pioneered by Yanmar. This allows rotation in the tightest of spaces, making work more efficient in tight job sites such as residential construction and utility work. It is in the 8-ton-class, weighing 18,136 pounds with 56.9 horsepower. Its digging depth is 15 feet, 4 inches.

The SV100-2A features an ultra-tight tail-swing. Its 10-ton class weighs 21,550 pounds with 72 horsepower. Its digging depth is 15 feet, 9 inches. This model includes a lever-controlled backfill blade for more versatility and an LCD monitor for operating information and notifications. 

Both models include: 

People love the manageability of these mighty little movers. “Our customers love the return on investment from our mini excavators. They receive a high-quality product at a reasonable acquisition price that requires very little maintenance and features a low overall cost of ownership,” Storlie added. 

Thanks to Yanmar's innovation, these mini excavators are here to stay.