Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Yanmar ViO17
The JCB 525-60 has 45kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,660kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 525-60 has 45kW more power.
- Operating weight: the JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 3,660kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
- you want one that has 45kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,660kg
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →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 JCB 525-60 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The JCB 525-60 has 45kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,660kg. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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