2,180 kg19 hpMarket avg. €16k · 3 listed · 2 below market
Asking prices land at €15k – €17k, around 37% below the market average.
This model sits 33% below the class average across 204 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used Yanmar VIO20 listings currently run from €14,500 to €16,875, with a market average around €15,819. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 3 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Yanmar VIO20 is a conventional tail-swing mini-excavator in the two-tonne class, with an operating weight of 2,180 kg and an engine output of 19 hp. It is equipped with a 0.07 m3 bucket and is designed for confined and weight-sensitive working environments where a larger machine cannot be deployed. As a product of Yanmar, a manufacturer with a long-standing position in compact construction equipment, the VIO20 carries recognised drivetrain provenance within its segment.
Machines in this weight and power class are routinely deployed on residential groundworks, drainage installation, landscaping, and utility trenching where site access is restricted. The compact footprint and low ground pressure make the VIO20 suitable for work in gardens, courtyards, and indoor demolition sites where a standard excavator would cause surface damage or cannot physically enter. Hire fleets also use machines of this class heavily due to consistent demand from contractors requiring short-duration, site-sensitive digging capability.
Before purchasing any machine in this class, inspect the rubber tracks closely for cracking, delamination, and uneven wear, as track replacement represents a significant maintenance interval. Check all hydraulic lines, cylinders, and couplings for weeping seals, and operate the arm, boom, and bucket through their full range to identify drift or sluggish response. Examine the slew ring for play and uneven resistance, and verify that all auxiliary hydraulic circuits function correctly if attachment use is planned. Engine condition should be assessed through a cold-start check for excessive smoke, and service history confirming regular oil and filter changes adds meaningful confidence regardless of the hours shown on the meter. On machines of this size, undercarriage wear and hydraulic health are the two cost drivers that most commonly affect total ownership value.
The VIO20 competes directly with the Caterpillar 302 and Komatsu PC20, all three occupying the same two-tonne, sub-20 hp segment of the mini-excavator market. Against the Caterpillar 302, the VIO20 is comparable in operating weight class, though buyers often weigh differences in dealer network density and parts availability when choosing between them. The Komatsu PC20 similarly matches the VIO20 on weight and application scope, making brand familiarity, operator preference, and attachment compatibility common deciding factors. Within the VIO20's own price band, the primary variables that move a unit toward the upper or lower end are accumulated working hours, overall mechanical and cosmetic condition, the presence of a factory blade or additional attachments, rubber track condition, and whether the machine is offered with service history documentation.
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