Head to head
Kubota U10-3 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 106kW more power and is the bigger machine by 580kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 106kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar SV17VT is the bigger machine by 580kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10-3 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1120kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Kubota U10-3, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10-3 if...
A micro digger. At 1,120kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 106kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 580kg
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 U10-3 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 106kW more power and is the bigger machine by 580kg. The Kubota U10-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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