Used Yanmar VIO50: 18 live listings, €21k–€27k

How much does a used Yanmar VIO50 cost in Europe?

Across independent European dealers, used Yanmar VIO50 listings currently run from €20,674 to €26,750, with a market average around €26,909. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 18 active listings, refreshed daily.

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Specification · Comparison

How the VIO50 lines up in its class.

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Yanmar

VIO50

At a glance

Weight class

4.9 t

5 t

Power

Engine

Yanmar 4TNV88C-PBV

Komatsu 4D88E-6

Yanmar 4TNV88

Power

38 hp

38–42 hp

36–40 hp

Dimensions

Operating weight

4,875 kg

4,750–4,990 kg

4,730–5,320 kg

Length

5,320 mm

5,330–5,485 mm

5,460–5,523 mm

Width

1,940 mm

1,900–1,965 mm

1,960–2,002 mm

Height

2,540 mm

2,550–2,620 mm

2,512–2,560 mm

Transport length

5,320 mm

5,330–5,485 mm

5,464 mm

Working range

Bucket capacity

0.14 m³

0.07–0.18 m³

0.13–0.21 m³

Max dig depth

3,550 mm

3,500–3,895 mm

3,570–3,870 mm

Max reach

5,740 mm

5,760–6,160 mm

5,970–6,280 mm

Tail swing radius

1,050 mm

1,060–1,471 mm

1,000–1,003 mm

Drive

Travel speed

4.6 km/h

4.4–4.6 km/h

4.3–4.5 km/h

Market

Market average ask · EU

€27k

€22k

Price range

€21k – €27k

€16k – €28k

€20k – €24k

Active listings

18

3

2

About · Yanmar VIO50

Overview

The Yanmar VIO50 is a 4,875 kg zero-tail-swing mini-excavator producing 38 hp, placing it in the upper segment of the conventional mini-excavator class where machines are capable of more demanding earthmoving tasks than compact sub-3-tonne units. Its 0.14 m³ bucket capacity is representative of the 5-tonne size band, offering a meaningful step up in productivity over smaller excavators while remaining within the transport and site-access advantages of the mini class. The zero-tail-swing design is a defining characteristic, allowing the machine to work safely in confined spaces without the counterweight overhanging the machine's track width.

Typical applications

Where this machine is used

Machines in this class are used extensively in urban construction, utility installation, landscaping, and demolition preparation, where site access is restricted and a full-size excavator would be impractical. The 5-tonne size band is well suited to trench digging, foundation work, and material handling on projects where ground pressure and transport logistics favour a compact footprint. Secondary applications include agricultural earthworks, drainage projects, and site clearance where the combination of reach, digging force, and manoeuvrability is valued.

Used-market inspection

What to check before buying

Inspection of the undercarriage is a priority for any machine in this weight class, as track wear, roller condition, and sprocket wear are significant cost drivers and their condition should be assessed in person or through a verified inspection report. The hydraulic system deserves close attention, including checks for cylinder seal integrity, hose condition, and smooth, responsive operation of all functions. On a zero-tail-swing machine such as the VIO50, the swing bearing and its seal condition merit particular scrutiny given the operating stresses inherent to confined-space work. Buyers should request full service documentation, verify that the engine shows no signs of overheating or excessive blowby, and confirm that any attachments listed are included and functional. A machine sourced with a recent independent inspection report and a clear ownership history provides a more defensible basis for purchase decisions than one offered on condition alone.

Current market

Price position

The Yanmar VIO50 competes directly with the Komatsu PC45 and the Hitachi ZX50U in the upper mini-excavator segment. Against the Komatsu PC45, the VIO50 is slightly heavier and carries a marginally larger bucket capacity, which can influence buyer preference depending on whether the priority is raw compactness or productivity. Against the Hitachi ZX50U, the VIO50 occupies a comparable operating-weight band, and differentiation often comes down to dealer support networks, parts availability, and individual machine condition. Within the class, the attributes that move a used machine within its price band include recorded service hours, the presence of a quick-coupler, the number and type of hydraulic circuits, the condition of undercarriage components such as tracks and rollers, cab specification including air conditioning, and the availability of service history documentation. Attachments supplied with the machine, such as buckets of varying sizes, hydraulic breakers, or thumb kits, can also affect where a unit sits relative to the class average. Machines with demonstrably low hours and full service records consistently achieve prices above the class average, while high-hour units or those with deferred maintenance present below market.

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