Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 100kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 100kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Machine weight | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,540mm | - |
| Max width | 1,500mm | - |
| Travel speed | 2.2 / 4.2km/h | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Kubota U20, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 100kW 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 U20 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 100kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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