5,485 kg45 hpMarket avg. €38k · 14 listed · 10 below market
Asking prices land at €26k – €54k, around 50% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Yanmar VIO57 listings currently run from €25,600 to €54,383, with a market average around €37,723. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 14 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Yanmar VIO57 is a 5-tonne class zero-tail-swing mini-excavator with an operating weight of 5485 kg and an engine output of 45 hp. It carries a bucket capacity of 0.16 m³, positioning it at the upper end of the compact excavator segment where versatility and site mobility are primary considerations. The zero-tail-swing configuration allows the machine to work in confined areas without the counterweight overhanging the tracks, a defining characteristic of the VIO series lineage.
Machines in this weight and power class are routinely deployed on utility trenching, drainage installation, landscaping groundworks, and confined urban excavation where larger equipment cannot manoeuvre. The 5-tonne bracket also sees regular use in pipeline work, foundation preparation for residential and light commercial construction, and general site clearance. The 0.16 m³ bucket capacity suits precise digging cycles rather than high-volume bulk earthmoving.
Inspectors should assess undercarriage wear closely on any 5-tonne class excavator, examining track pad thickness, sprocket teeth, and roller condition, as undercarriage components represent a significant portion of refurbishment expenditure in this class. The slew ring and slew motor should be checked for play and unusual noise under load. Hydraulic hose routing, particularly around the boom and arm pivot points, warrants inspection for chafing and weeping. On zero-tail-swing models such as the VIO57, the counterweight area and rear frame should be examined for signs of collision damage common to machines used in tight quarters. Engine hours should be verified against physical wear indicators including turbocharger condition and blow-by, and service records requested to confirm filter and fluid change intervals have been observed. Auxiliary hydraulic circuits, where fitted, should be tested for correct flow and pressure response before purchase.
The VIO57 competes directly with the JCB 57C-1 and the Kubota U55 in the upper compact segment. Against the JCB 57C-1, buyers compare stability characteristics and dealer support network coverage. Against the Kubota U55, the comparison typically centres on engine power delivery and undercarriage design, with both machines occupying a similar operating-weight bracket. Within the segment, a given machine's position in its price band is driven primarily by recorded working hours, overall mechanical condition, the presence of a quick-hitch system, auxiliary hydraulic lines for attachments, blade configuration, and whether a complementary attachment set accompanies the unit. Documented service history and regional parts availability also influence where a specific example sits relative to others of the same model.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€38k).
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