Head to head
Kubota U55-4 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Kubota U55-4 has 24kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,570kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota U55-4 has 24kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 3,570kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U55-4 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5400kg | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | 46PS | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Kubota U55-4, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U55-4 if...
- you want one that has 24kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,570kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.4 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Yorkshire Plant Sales - Wakefield, Leeds
Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U55-4 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Kubota U55-4 has 24kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,570kg. The Kubota U55-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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