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Most asking prices land between €13k – €49k, with a market average around €25k.
This model sits 6% below the class average across 204 peer models.
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The Yanmar VIO55 is a conventional-tail-swing mini-excavator positioned in the 5-tonne class, designed to combine compact dimensions with productive digging capability. It competes in a segment widely used across construction, landscaping, and utility work where a balance of reach, lift capacity, and site mobility is required. As a Yanmar product it carries the manufacturer's reputation for reliable diesel power and build quality in the compact equipment sector.
Mini-excavators in the 5-tonne class are well suited to residential groundworks, drainage installation, landscaping, and light civil construction where larger machines cannot operate due to access or ground-bearing constraints. The VIO55 configuration is commonly deployed on urban utility trenching, foundation excavation for small structures, and material handling with auxiliary attachments. Its size class allows transport on standard tandem trailers, reducing mobilisation complexity between sites.
When inspecting a used VIO55 or any mini-excavator of this class, buyers should assess undercarriage wear on rubber tracks, rollers, and sprockets, as these components represent a significant portion of ongoing ownership cost. The condition of the boom, arm, and bucket pins and bushings should be checked for play and lubrication history. Hydraulic cylinders should be examined for seal leaks and rod scoring, and the slew ring should be tested for excessive play under load. A full service-history review, including filter and fluid change intervals, is advisable before purchase, and an independent pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic is strongly recommended.
In the European used market the VIO55 trades at an average of EUR 20,850, with a typical price range running from EUR 20,220 at the lower end to EUR 21,480 at the upper end. This relatively tight spread reflects consistent demand for proven 5-tonne mini-excavators in this region. Buyers evaluating the VIO55 should benchmark it against comparable units from competitors active in this class, including Kubota, Takeuchi, and Kobelco, which occupy similar price territory in the used market.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€22k).
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