Head to head
Doosan DX63-3 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 7,725kg and has 22kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 7,725kg.
- Engine power: the Doosan DX63-3 has 22kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX63-3 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9,555lb (4,334kg) | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | 42.6hp gross / 39.5hp net at 2200rpm | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Max dig depth | 10ft 6in (3.2m) | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.19yd3 (0.145m3) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Doosan DX63-3, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX63-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,725kg
- you want one that has 22kW more power
A compact excavator for utility, drainage and small groundworks jobs, sized to fit through a standard gateway. It suits contractors who need real digging depth without the weight and cost of a bigger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 Doosan DX63-3 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 7,725kg and has 22kW more power. The Doosan DX63-3 is a 6-tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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