Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 80kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 80kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 80kg
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Buy or hire the SV17VT if...
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 KX019-4 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 80kg. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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