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Hitachi ZX135W-7 vs Yanmar SV17VT

The Yanmar SV17VT has 8kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX135W-7
Hitachi ZX135W-7 - image: Alexandre Prevot, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Yanmar SV17VT
Yanmar SV17VT - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX135W-7Yanmar SV17VT
Operating weight14,500 - 15,900kg1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin)
Engine power105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249)11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm)
Breakout force-16 kN
Fuel tank-27 l

Sources: Hitachi ZX135W-7, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX135W-7 if...

A road-legal wheeled excavator for contractors who need to self-drive between sites without a low-loader, such as utilities and highways crews. The short-tail-swing design keeps it usable on narrow verges and in traffic-managed lanes.

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Full ZX135W-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the SV17VT if...

  • you want one that has 8kW 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 ZX135W-7 and the Yanmar SV17VT?

The Yanmar SV17VT has 8kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.

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