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Kubota KX037-4 vs Yanmar SV17VT

The Yanmar SV17VT has 95kW more power. The Kubota KX037-4 is the bigger machine by 1,818kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX037-4
Kubota KX037-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited
Yanmar SV17VT
Yanmar SV17VT - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX037-4Yanmar SV17VT
Operating weight3518 kg1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin)
Engine power17.8 kw11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm)
Dig depth3410 mm-
Width1550 mm-
Breakout force-16 kN
Fuel tank-27 l

Sources: Kubota KX037-4, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX037-4 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,818kg

A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.

Full KX037-4 specifications →

Buy or hire the SV17VT if...

  • you want one that has 95kW more power

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 KX037-4 and the Yanmar SV17VT?

The Yanmar SV17VT has 95kW more power. The Kubota KX037-4 is the bigger machine by 1,818kg. The Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.

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