Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 5kW more power and is the bigger machine by 533kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO23-6 has 5kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 533kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Yanmar ViO23-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
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 ViO23-6 if...
- you want one that has 5kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 533kg
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 5kW more power and is the bigger machine by 533kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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