Head to head
Komatsu PC210LC-11 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 21,410kg.
Last reviewed 9 November 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 21,410kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC210LC-11 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 23240 (kg); 51231 (lbs) | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | 165 (HP); 123 (kW) | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Bucket capacity | 0.97 (m); 1.27 (yd) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Komatsu PC210LC-11, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PC210LC-11 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 21,410kg
Civil contractors and hire fleets use this crawler excavator for earthmoving, trench work and loading lorries. Its hydrostatic swing and steady hydraulic output help it keep pace through repeated digging cycles. It is a common choice where a larger machine is needed for longer, heavier shifts on big sites.
Full PC210LC-11 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 Komatsu PC210LC-11 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is the bigger machine by 21,410kg. The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is a a mid-size crawler excavator with a long undercarriage for heavy digging and truck loading.; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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