Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6.9 tonnes and has 32kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6.9 tonnes.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 32kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6.9 tonnes
- you want one that has 32kW more power
A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 ZX75US-5 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6.9 tonnes and has 32kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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