Head to head
Hamm HD 12i VV vs Yanmar ViO17
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 865kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 865kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hamm HD 12i VV | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,695 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Drum width | 1,200 mm | - |
| Maximum working width | 1,250 mm | - |
| Power ISO 14396 | 24.6 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | - | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 865kg
A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.
Full HD 12i VV 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 Hamm HD 12i VV and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 865kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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