Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 105kW more power and is the bigger machine by 725kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 105kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar SV17VT is the bigger machine by 725kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Buy or hire the SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 105kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 725kg
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 Kubota K008-5 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 105kW more power and is the bigger machine by 725kg. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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