Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 75kg. The Yanmar ViO17 digs 5cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 75kg.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO17 digs 5cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 75kg
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full E19 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
- you want one that digs 5cm deeper
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 Bobcat E19 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Bobcat E19 is the bigger machine by 75kg. The Yanmar ViO17 digs 5cm deeper. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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