Head to head
Liebherr L556 XPower vs Yanmar ViO17
The Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with xpower power-split driveline. The Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Liebherr L556 XPower | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 19,600 - 21,600 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Tipping load | 9,300 - 13,750 kg | - |
| Bucket capacity | 2.80 - 10.00 m3 | - |
| Rated output ISO 14396 / ECE-R.120 | 183 kW / 249 HP | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | - | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Liebherr L556 XPower, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the L556 XPower if...
A large wheel loader for quarry and bulk material handling work. Liebherr's XPower driveline splits power between hydrostatic and mechanical drive to cut fuel use on repetitive load-and-carry cycles.
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- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
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 Liebherr L556 XPower and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with XPower power-split driveline; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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