Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 1,455kg and has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 1,455kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO33-6 has 7kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 ViO33-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,455kg
- you want one that has 7kW more power
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U17-3a and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 1,455kg and has 7kW more power. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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