Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 11,970kg and has 64kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 11,970kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 64kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 11,970kg
- you want one that has 64kW more power
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 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 Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 11,970kg and has 64kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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