Yanmar ViO55-6A Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Yanmar ➔
Model: ViO55-6A ➔

The Yanmar ViO55-6A is a compact zero-tail-swing mini excavator designed for construction, utility, landscaping, and site preparation work. It is part of Yanmar's ViO series and is built for operation in confined spaces where reduced rear overhang improves maneuverability. The machine typically features a diesel engine, hydraulic controls, and a digging arm and bucket configuration suited to trenching, grading, and material handling. As a mini excavator, the ViO55-6A is commonly used on urban job sites, residential projects, and light earthmoving applications. Its compact size supports transportability and access to restricted work areas.

General Specifications

Yanmar ViO55-6A Mini Excavator General Specifications specifications
Digging Depth	13.50 ft (4.11 m) - Starting 2025
Engine	47.60 hp (35.50 kw) - Starting 2025
Max Reach @ ground level	20.17 ft (6.15 m) - Starting 2025
Operating Weight	12,247.00 lbs (5,555.15 kg) - Starting 2025

Blades

Yanmar ViO55-6A Mini Excavator Blades specifications
Blade Height	15.80 in (40.13 cm)
Blade Width	6.50 ft (1.98 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Yanmar ViO55-6A Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Boom Swing - Left	68 degrees
Boom Swing - Right	68 degrees
Max Digging Depth	13.60 ft (4.15 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	20.63 ft (6.29 m)

Bucket

Yanmar ViO55-6A Mini Excavator Bucket specifications
Arm digging Force	5,058.00 lbs (2,294.27 kg)
Bucket digging Force - SAE	7,464.00 lbs (3,385.62 kg)

Dimensions

Yanmar ViO55-6A Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.20 ft (0.37 m)
Height - Top of Cab	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Overall height	19.90 ft (6.07 m)
Tail Swing Radius	3.30 ft (1.01 m)
Wheelbase	8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	6.60 ft (2.01 m)

Engine

Yanmar ViO55-6A Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Water-cooled 4-cycle diesel
Engine Model	YANMAR 4TNV86CT-PBV
Net Power	47.60 hp (35.50 kw)
Power Measured @	2400 rpm

Operating Specifications

Yanmar ViO55-6A Mini Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	17.40 gal (65.86 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	36.50 gpm (138.15 lpm)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	11205 psi
Operating Weight	11,850.00 lbs (5,375.08 kg)

Swing Mechanism

Yanmar ViO55-6A Mini Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	10 rpm

Undercarriage

Yanmar ViO55-6A Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Max Travel Speed	2.60 mph (4.18 kph)
Min Travel Speed	1.40 mph (2.25 kph)

Weights

Yanmar ViO55-6A Mini Excavator Weights specifications
Ground bearing pressure (rubber tracks)	4.3 psi
Ground bearing pressure (steel tracks)	4.4 psi
Rubber Tracks	11,850.00 lbs (5,375.08 kg)
Steel tracks	11,916.00 lbs (5,405.01 kg)

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