Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 1,443kg and has 8kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 1,443kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO33-6 has 8kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | 29.9 kN |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 ViO33-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,443kg
- you want one that has 8kW more power
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E17z and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 1,443kg and has 8kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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