Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 8kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 8kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 ZX145W-6 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 8kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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