2,180 kg19 hpMarket avg. €16k · 5 listed · 3 below market
Asking prices land at €15k – €17k, around 37% below the market average.
This model sits 37% below the class average across 212 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used Yanmar VIO20 listings currently run from €14,500 to €17,212, with a market average around €15,822. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 5 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Yanmar VIO20 is a compact mini-excavator in the sub-2-tonne working class, with an operating weight of 2180 kg and an engine output of 19 hp. It is equipped with a bucket capacity of 0.07 m3, positioning it as a light-duty digging machine suited to confined and access-restricted environments. The VIO designation indicates a zero tail-swing configuration, which reduces the risk of collision with structures or obstacles during slewing operations.
Mini-excavators of this size are regularly deployed on residential groundworks, landscaping, drainage installation, and utility trenching where site access limits the use of larger equipment. The compact footprint allows operation inside buildings, along fence lines, and in narrow urban corridors. Contractors also use machines in this class for small demolition tasks and backfilling work on plots where larger plant cannot manoeuvre.
Inspection of a used VIO20 should cover the condition of the rubber track pads and undercarriage components, as these are high-wear items on any mini-excavator and replacement represents a significant portion of reconditioning cost. The boom, arm, and bucket pins and bushings should be checked for play, and all hydraulic hoses and cylinder seals should be examined for weeping or active leaks. Operators should cycle all functions, including blade and swing, to confirm smooth, responsive hydraulic performance with no cavitation or drift. Service history demonstrating regular oil and filter changes is a reliable indicator of overall machine care.
On the European used market, the VIO20 carries an average asking price of EUR 14625, with a typical trading range of EUR 14550 to EUR 14700, indicating a relatively tight spread between lower and upper valuations. Buyers comparing alternatives in this weight class may also evaluate the Komatsu PC20 and the Caterpillar 302, both of which compete directly in the sub-2-tonne mini-excavator segment. The narrow price band suggests consistent demand and reasonably stable residual values for well-maintained examples.
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