Reims, September 6, 2016 – Construction Equipment Europe has launched its new ViO57-6 excavator, which benefits from the company’s unmatched experience in developing Zero Tail Swing excavators. Since the invention of the ViO concept in 1995, Yanmar has remained the leader in designing the most compact excavators. The ViO57-6 is probably the most compact excavator in its class, providing Yanmar customers with true peace of mind, especially in urban environment where space is limited.

While the length of the boom stays at 2,950 mm, its form has been radically changed, improving the lifting force of the ViO57-6 by 10% and offering a very compact turning radius. This new design also reduces the weight of the structure by 40 kg and increases the stability of the machine. The boom structure has been strengthened to enhance its durability and its service life. The ViO57-6 benefits from a unique and complete protection of all its boom and arm cylinders. All cylinder tubes and rods are protected by a spring type steel plate, which drastically reduces the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of the machine.

The x-shaped box-section structure of the undercarriage provides excellent torsional stiffness. The frame is designed for maximum durability. All the components of the undercarriage have been upgraded to increase the durability and the service life of the machine and reduce its TCO.

This new undercarriage design contributes to improve the stability of the ViO57-6 and to reduce the machine height to an optimal 2.54 m, which facilitates transportation of the machine.

The ViO57-6 benefits from an improved powerline: The combination of the new more powerful engine and hydraulic pump (+14%) and a new control valve improve the cycle-times by more than 10%.

The 48,4 HP TNV engine is equipped with direct injection to create clean burning power. It has fully-electronic control to provide the ViO57-6 with total intelligent engine control. It is equipped with a turbo charger improving power, fuel efficiency and torque. This choice allows reducing the rpm by 200 rpm and drastically improves the noise level for the operator and the bystanders.

Standard equipment of the ViO57-6 includes two auxiliary hydraulic circuits. Both are operated via a proportional control located on the joystick which adapt the flow and the direction of the oil flow. Additionally, each circuit has an easy-to-operate potentiometer, which adjusts the oil flow to the optimal requirement for each and every attachment.

Yanmar Construction Equipment Europe manufactures and distributes compact work site equipment for construction, urban renewal and development of green spaces. The headquarters and manufacturing plant are based in Saint-Dizier (Haute-Marne, France), the Sales Office in Bezannes, near Reims. The company relies on its network of over 160 dealers and importers throughout Europe to market its products.