Head to head
Kubota U10-3 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 710kg and has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 710kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO17 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10-3 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1120kg | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Kubota U10-3, Yanmar ViO17. 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.
Full U10-3 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 710kg
- you want one that has 3kW more power
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 U10-3 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 710kg and has 3kW more power. The Kubota U10-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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