1,065 kg10 hpMarket avg. €11k · 10 listed · 4 below market
Asking prices land at €8k – €15k, around 54% below the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Yanmar SV08 listings currently run from €7,750 to €14,500, with a market average around €11,414. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 10 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Yanmar SV08 is a micro-class mini-excavator with an operating weight of 1,065 kg and an engine output of 10 hp, positioning it at the lower boundary of the mini-excavator segment. It has been in continuous production since 2005, reflecting a stable and well-supported platform. With a bucket capacity of 0.02 m3, the machine is purpose-built for precise, low-disturbance excavation in confined environments.
Machines in this weight and power class are typically deployed for utility trenching, landscaping groundwork, and interior or basement excavation where access is restricted and surface damage must be minimised. The SV08's compact footprint makes it suitable for work within buildings, alongside structures, and in walled urban plots. It is also used in pipeline and cable-laying operations where tight working corridors limit the use of larger equipment.
At inspection, priority checks for this machine class should cover undercarriage wear on the track pads, rollers, and sprockets, as these components carry disproportionate replacement cost on compact machines operated on hard or abrasive surfaces. The condition of the boom, arm, and bucket pins and bushings should be assessed for play, as micro-excavators are frequently used in high-cycle, short-duration tasks that accelerate wear at pivot points. Hydraulic hoses and cylinder seals warrant close examination, particularly on units with no service history, and the engine bay should be checked for oil or coolant leaks given the compact packaging. Buyers should verify that any quoted attachments are confirmed to be hydraulically compatible with the machine's auxiliary circuit. Given the SV08's production run from 2005 to the present, parts availability is generally considered reasonable, but confirming local dealer support before purchase is advisable.
The Yanmar SV08 competes directly with the Kubota U10 and the Kobelco SK10, all three occupying the same micro-excavator bracket defined by roughly 10 hp and sub-1,100 kg operating weight. Against the Kubota U10, the SV08 is comparable in power and capacity, with buyer preference often determined by dealer network access, attachment compatibility, and perceived parts availability. The Kobelco SK10 shares the same power rating and application profile, making brand familiarity and regional support the principal differentiators. Within any given pool of used SV08 units, the attributes that move a machine toward the stronger end of its value band include low recorded hours, the presence of additional attachments such as breakers or augers, a documented service history, zero-tail-swing or retractable-undercarriage configuration, and overall mechanical and cosmetic condition. Machines with high hours, absent service records, or signs of undercarriage wear will sit toward the lower end of that spread.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€11k).
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