Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 890kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 890kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 890kg
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the SV17VT if...
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 U27-4 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 890kg. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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