Head to head
Bobcat E35z vs Yanmar ViO17
The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 1,669kg and has 8kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 1,669kg.
- Engine power: the Bobcat E35z has 8kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E35z digs 71cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E35z | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3499 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 3117 mm | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | 18.2 kW | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Bobcat E35z, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E35z if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,669kg
- you want one that has 8kW more power
- you want one that digs 71cm (2.5ft) deeper
A zero tail swing mini excavator for groundworks, drainage and utility work where the rear of the machine must stay inside the track width. Contractors and plant hire fleets use this class for trenching and foundations in confined sites.
Full E35z specifications →Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
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 E35z and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 1,669kg and has 8kW more power. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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