Head to head
Bell Equipment B25E vs Yanmar ViO17
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 41,356kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 41,356kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bell Equipment B25E | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 43,186kg (laden) | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | Mercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp) | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Rated payload | 24,000kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 15m3 (SAE 2:1) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B25E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 41,356kg
A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.
Full B25E 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 Bell Equipment B25E and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 41,356kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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