Yanmar VIO55-5B Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Yanmar ➔
Model: VIO55-5B ➔

The Yanmar VIO55-5B is a compact mini excavator designed for construction, utility, landscaping, and site preparation work. It features Yanmar's zero tail swing design, which allows operation in confined spaces while reducing rear overhang during rotation. The VIO55-5B is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic system, dozer blade, and an enclosed operator station with standard controls. Its operating weight, digging depth, and lift capacity make it suitable for trenching, grading, and material handling on small to medium job sites. The model is part of Yanmar's VIO series of reduced-tail-swing excavators.

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Yanmar VIO55-5B Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height	21.20 ft (6.46 m)
Max Digging Depth	13.10 ft (3.99 m)
Max Loading Height	14.50 ft (4.42 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	20.40 ft (6.22 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	9.60 ft (2.93 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	8.60 ft (2.62 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	18.30 ft (5.58 m)

Dimensions

Yanmar VIO55-5B Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.20 ft (0.37 m)
Height - Top of Cab	8.60 ft (2.62 m)
Tail Swing Radius	3.30 ft (1.01 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	6.60 ft (2.01 m)

Engine

Yanmar VIO55-5B Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Engine Model	4TNV88-BXBV
Net Power	39.50 hp (29.46 kw)
Power Measured @	2400 rpm

Operating Specifications

Yanmar VIO55-5B Mini Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	17.00 gal (64.35 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	21.30 gpm (80.62 lpm)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	3553 psi
Operating Weight	11,860.90 lbs (5,379.09 kg)

Swing Mechanism

Yanmar VIO55-5B Mini Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	10 rpm

Undercarriage

Yanmar VIO55-5B Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure	4.3 psi
Max Travel Speed	2.70 mph (4.35 kph)
Shoe Size	15.80 in (40.13 cm)

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