Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 105kW more power and is the bigger machine by 500kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 105kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar SV17VT is the bigger machine by 500kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Kubota U10, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 105kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 500kg
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 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 105kW more power and is the bigger machine by 500kg. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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