Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 71kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 71kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 71kW 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 ZX85USB-6 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 71kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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