Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Yanmar ViO26-6
The Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 860kg and has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 860kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO26-6 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Yanmar ViO26-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 2,560kg (canopy) / 2,665kg (cab) |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 15.8kW / 21.5HP at 2,500rpm |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | - |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV76-NBVA1 diesel |
| Max digging depth | - | 2,490mm (standard arm), 2,740mm (long arm) |
| Digging force | - | 24.5kN (bucket) |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Yanmar ViO26-6. 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 ViO26-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 860kg
- you want one that has 5kW more power
A 2.6-tonne zero-tailswing mini digger widely used by plant hire firms for groundwork in tight spaces such as gardens and driveways, where its lack of rear overhang keeps it clear of walls and fences while slewing.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U17-3a and the Yanmar ViO26-6?
The Yanmar ViO26-6 is the bigger machine by 860kg and has 5kW more power. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO26-6 is a zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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