Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 39kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 39kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 39kW more power
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 Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 39kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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