Head to head
Avant 640 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Avant 640 has 18kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 640 has 18kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Avant 640, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 640 if...
- you want one that has 18kW more power
An all-round compact loader with stronger auxiliary hydraulics for running more attachments, used by landscapers, stables, estates and small contractors. Light enough to be moved on a trailer or larger van.
Full 640 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 640 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Avant 640 has 18kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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