Head to head
Hydrema 912F vs Yanmar ViO17
The Hydrema 912F has 98kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hydrema 912F has 98kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hydrema 912F | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 108kW (147hp) | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Unladen weight | 7,270kg | - |
| Payload | 10,000kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Hydrema 912F, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 912F if...
- you want one that has 98kW more power
A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.
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 Hydrema 912F and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Hydrema 912F has 98kW more power. The Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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