Yanmar Compact Equipment’s new ViO35-7 mini excavator delivers significant improvements to productivity, configuration and operator experience.
The 24.4-hp zero tail swing excavator includes 360-degree visibility, a 25 per cent increase in travel speed under load and a 7 per cent improvement in excavator efficiency.
According to Yanmar, the ViO35-7 provides an excellent power-to-size ratio and is easy to transport and simple to maintain.
“This new iteration of the ViO35 elevates both what operators can do and their experience while doing it,” said Zac Evans, Mini Excavator Product Manager, Yanmar Compact Equipment North America.
“Yanmar listened to customers and delivered an upgraded model that’s easier to use and move around the jobsite. The ViO35-7 brings new levels of productivity while maintaining unbeatable reliability.”
The 3,650-kg machine has increased excavation capabilities thanks to greater breakout forces and improved cycle times under load. As well, a higher torque swing motor boosts power for backfill work involving swinging and usability on slopes.
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This is powered by a three-pump hydraulic system and 24.4-hp Yanmar engine. The three pumps improve performance and lead to less risk of slowing down during simultaneous operations, such as with the boom, stick, swing and curl functions.
With 25 per cent faster travel speeds under load, operators can move quickly from task to task around the jobsite. It’s also easier to transition to slower tasks thanks to the auto kickdown feature built into the two-speed operation.
The new model includes additional serviceability features, including simplified fan belt tension adjustment thanks to the rearward location of the alternator. Its engine also doesn’t require a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), allowing for simple operation and service. Yanmar configures the ViO35-7 for convenient maintenance, including easy access to grease points and filter locations.
Efficiency
Yanmar designed the ViO35-7 for efficient operation in tight spaces. Operators benefit from the zero tail swing aspect of the machine, which protects the equipment and nearby structures by keeping the rear of the mini excavator from extending beyond the track width during rotation.
Design improvements to the boom swing angle make confined-space operation easier. The compact nature of the ViO35-7 makes it easier to transport.
The mini excavator includes a standard hydraulic quick coupler. The coupler is upgraded on the ViO35-7, providing easy attachment switching by allowing operators to engage or disengage attachments without leaving the operator seat.
The pin grabber style, double locking quick coupler accommodates a wide range of attachments, from buckets to breakers.
Yanmar CE offers several configuration options to allow owners to select the most efficient machine possible for their intended applications.
Buyers can add a second auxiliary circuit for attachments that provide multiple functions such as a rotating grapple or tiltrotator. Straight and angle blade options allow additional ways to customize the machine.
Operators can work in greater comfort with an adjustable suspension seat, ergonomic joystick controls and switch positions, reduced cab noise, improved HVAC distribution and more foot space with an updated pedal layout. As well, the model includes comforts such as a cup holder, phone holder and tablet holder for convenience in the cab.
Tech
Yanmar outfits the ViO35-7 with an advanced 11-cm colour display. The display puts a variety of options at the user’s fingertips, including flow rates for the primary and optional secondary auxiliary circuits, customizable attachment settings, auto idle, service readouts and maintenance tracking. Additionally, the screen connects to the optional rear-view camera.
A subscription to Yanmar’s SmartAssist Remote telematics system comes standard on new excavators for free for the first five years. The system offers diagnostics and theft protection through GPS tracking. Machine owners or fleet managers can view the operational status of the equipment in real time along with reports to track the machine’s use and service intervals.
