Yanmar America Corp., Adairsville, Ga., has recently introduced two Universal mid-size mini excavators, the Vi045-5 and the Vi055-5. The Vi045-5 and the Vi055-5 have operating weights of 10,121 and 11,312 lb canopy equipped. The stability of the new Universal series zero-tail-swing machines equals that of full size conventional excavators. Engineering improvements are evident in new levels of reliability, comfort and safety.