Test Drive : Yanmar Vio35-5 Excavator
Monday, 1 January 2007
The Yanmar Excavator rates as one of the best on the market; the engines are world renowned and are under the engine covers of many competitors.
The Vio35-5 mini excavator incorporates true zerotail swing, full ROPS and FOPS, with excellent instrument positiong and absolute comfort, even for us tall fellows! All maintenance points are easily accessed.
I put the machine through its paces, using all of the hydraulic functions simultaneously, to test hydraulic flow. The machine responded well with ample power sharing to all functions. The new high set mirror added a new dimension to rear visability and the new engine is Tier 3 compliant.
In the mini excavator market, one needs to have an edge. The Yanmar has several, the name 'Yanmar' is one. The 'quietest operation' is another and for those who read the stats, Yanmar have provided breakout force and power ratings etc, calculated with the factory fitted quick hitch in place. In short, what you read is what you actually get.
It's difficult to fault the yanmar exacavtor. You are buying proven reliability from yanmar and piece of mind from BT Equipment.
Regards
Geoff Talinton


