Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Yanmar ViO17
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,870kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,870kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 1,830 kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | - | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Yanmar ViO17. 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 113,870kg
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 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 Caterpillar 352F and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,870kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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