Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The Yanmar ViO26-6 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 848kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO26-6 has 6kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 848kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 ViO26-6 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 848kg
A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The Yanmar ViO26-6 has 6kW more power and is the bigger machine by 848kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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