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Yanmar ViO55-6A weight and specsMini excavator

The Yanmar ViO55-6A mini excavator has an operating weight of 11,850 lb (5,375 kg).

From the manufacturer’s spec sheet
Operating weight
11,850 lb5,375 kg5.38 t
Engine power
47.6 hp (35.5 kW)
Max dig depth
13 ft 6 in (4.11 m)
Tail swing
Zero tail swing
Operating weight

11,850lb 5,375kg 5.38t

5.93 US tons, 5.38 metric tonnes

Data source
Manufacturer spec sheet
Last checked
October 6, 2026

Hauling the ViO55-6A

Plan for a trailer payload above 11,850 lb plus buckets and attachments. Check truck and container options.

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    Federal rules: a combination with a GCWR of 26,001 lb or more, towing over 10,000 lb GVWR, needs a Class A CDL for commercial driving (49 CFR 383.91). Equipment of 10,000 lb or more needs at least four tiedowns (49 CFR 393.130), with a combined working load limit of at least half the cargo weight (49 CFR 393.106). States can add rules.

    Full specifications

    Weight
    Operating weight11,850 lb (5,380 kg)
    Weight basiscanopy, rubber track; canopy steel 11,916 lb (5.41 t); cab rubber 12,247 lb (5.55 t); cab steel 12,313 lb (5.58 t)
    Ground pressure4.17 psi (28.8 kPa)
    Transport dimensions
    Width6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
    Width basisblade width 6 ft 6 in (1,970 mm)
    Engine
    EngineYanmar 4TNV86CT-PBV
    Power (as published)47.6 hp (35.5 kW)
    Digging
    Max dig depth13 ft 6 in (4.11 m)
    Bucket breakout force9,419 lbf (41.9 kN)
    Tail swingZero tail swing

    Note: Breakout force is from Yanmar’s spec sheet; Yanmar product pages show a lower figure (7,464 lbf).

    How it compares

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    Common questions

    How much does the Yanmar ViO55-6A weigh?

    Operating weight: 11,850 lb (5,375 kg). Canopy, rubber track; canopy steel 11,916 lb (5.41 t); cab rubber 12,247 lb (5.55 t); cab steel 12,313 lb (5.58 t). Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.

    What trailer do I need to haul a Yanmar ViO55-6A?

    One with a payload rating above 11,850 lb plus the weight of any buckets and attachments.

    Do I need a CDL to haul a Yanmar ViO55-6A?

    For commercial hauling, almost certainly: a trailer rated over 10,000 lb towed by a truck whose GVWR brings the combined rating to 26,001 lb or more requires a Class A CDL (49 CFR 383.91). A 11,850 lb machine needs a trailer rated well over 10,000 lb.

    Sources and verification

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    Weights change with cab, counterweight, tracks and attachments. The serial plate on the machine is the final word. Report a correction.