Head to head
Kubota KX027-4 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Kubota KX027-4 digs 33cm (1ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX027-4 digs 33cm (1ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX027-4 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 2740mm | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Width | 1400mm | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | - | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Kubota KX027-4, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX027-4 if...
- you want one that digs 33cm (1ft) deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 2740mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
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 Kubota KX027-4 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Kubota KX027-4 digs 33cm (1ft) deeper. The Kubota KX027-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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