Head to head
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 200kW more power and is the bigger machine by 32,370kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 200kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 32,370kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 34,200 - 36,300kg | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,500 - 7,380mm | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | 210kW (ISO14396) | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX350LC-6 if...
- you want one that has 200kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 32,370kg
Sized for bulk earthmoving, quarry and large groundworks contractors who need high dig depth and bucket capacity rather than tight site manoeuvrability. It sits above the typical hire-fleet mid-range and suits larger civils and demolition packages.
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 ZX350LC-6 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 200kW more power and is the bigger machine by 32,370kg. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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