Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 102kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 102kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 102kW 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 U17-3a and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 102kW more power. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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