Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 545kg and has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 545kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO23-6 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 ViO23-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 545kg
- you want one that has 3kW more power
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U17-3a and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 545kg and has 3kW more power. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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