Head to head
Kubota KX080-4a vs Yanmar ViO17
The Kubota KX080-4a has 36kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,410kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX080-4a has 36kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 6,410kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX080-4a | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8240kg | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | 63.2PS | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Kubota KX080-4a, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX080-4a if...
- you want one that has 36kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,410kg
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.
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 KX080-4a and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Kubota KX080-4a has 36kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,410kg. The Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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