Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Yanmar ViO17
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 112kW more power and is the bigger machine by 19,570kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 112kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 19,570kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | 122kW | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX220W-5B if...
- you want one that has 112kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,570kg
A heavier wheeled excavator for contractors who need crawler-excavator-like dig performance with road mobility, such as sewer renewal and larger utility schemes. The two-piece boom gives more flexible reach over obstacles than a monoblock design.
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 ZX220W-5B and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 112kW more power and is the bigger machine by 19,570kg. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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