Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 103kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is the bigger machine by 12kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 103kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E17z is the bigger machine by 12kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | 16 kN |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12kg
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 103kW more power
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 103kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is the bigger machine by 12kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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