Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 855kg and digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 855kg.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO17 digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO17 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Yanmar ViO17. 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
Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 855kg
- you want one that digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 3kW more power
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 Kubota K008-5 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 855kg and digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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