Yanmar unveils two mini excavators

Yanmar Compact Equipment introduced ViO80 and SV100 mini excavators to its equipment line.

The ViO80-7 and SV100-7 feature significant improvements to hydraulic efficiency, cab comfort and ease of maintenance, Yanmar says, and are the largest in Yanmar’s mini excavator line. The company adds that its new models are ideal for fleets and work in utility, construction, demolition and landscaping applications, among others.

“These machines are entirely redesigned with the operator and service departments in mind,” says Buck Storlie, product manager at Yanmar Compact Equipment North America. “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 new ViO80-7 and SV100-7’s performance and overall experience.”

Performance and experience

Among the changes made to these models is a newly-designed cabin. Yanmar says each is built for comfort and operator experience.

The upgraded space includes a new suspension seat, more foot space, ergonomic foot pedals and a wider cabin for easier entry and exit. Other features include increased cab glass area, automatic air-conditioning and a quieter cab.

The 18,122-pound ViO80-7 features 18 percent more power over its predecessor, the company says, with its new 67-hp Yanmar Tier 4 Final diesel engine. The 21,385-pound SV100-7 includes a 72-hp Yanmar Tier 4 Final diesel engine.

Both machines provide operators with increased attachment performance with 20 percent more PTO flow rate, according to the company. The ViO80-7 achieves a maximum dig depth of 14 ft., 3 in., while the SV100-7 can reach 14 ft., 11 in.

The ViO80-7 features zero tail-swing and the SV100-7 includes an ultra-tight tail-swing. The zero tail-swing design allows the excavator to rotate next to a structure with less risk of hitting it. The larger SV100-7’s ultra-tight tail swing has very little overhang.

Technology

Operators can see relevant machine information and options at a glance on the new 7-in. color LCD display. Options include PTO flow rate adjustment, Auto-Decel mode, a new passcode lockout feature and more.

Additionally, operators can 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.

Both mini excavators include Yanmar’s SmartAssist Remote telematics system. The technology is free for five years on qualifying machines. Using the integrated theft protection, the mini excavator’s owner can set a range from a specific location or a starting time, triggering SmartAssist Remote to send a notification if that range is exceeded.

The telematics can also detect errors with electronic components and send notifications to service personnel and directly to Yanmar to streamline the diagnostic process. Additionally, the machine’s owner can view the operational status of the equipment in real time and view daily work reports that track use of the excavator, useful data that can improve jobsite productivity over time.

Finally, SmartAssist Remote can track maintenance intervals and inspection items as well as notify the owner via email about upcoming maintenance requirements.

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