Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 114 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 114 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Engine power | - | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 114 tonnes
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the SV17VT if...
A small digger for hire fleets, landscapers and builders on garden work, drainage and small trenches. Light enough to move on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full SV17VT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 114 tonnes. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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