Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Yanmar ViO17
The JCB 16C-1 has 2kW more power and digs 16cm deeper. The Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 81kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 16C-1 has 2kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 16C-1 digs 16cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 81kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 16C-1 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
- you want one that digs 16cm deeper
A small tow-behind digger for domestic groundworks, drainage and service trenches where a van or pickup is the transport. It suits hire fleets and builders working in gardens and tight side access.
Full 16C-1 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 81kg
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 JCB 16C-1 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The JCB 16C-1 has 2kW more power and digs 16cm deeper. The Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 81kg. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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