Head to head
Manitou MT 625 H vs Yanmar ViO17
The Manitou MT 625 H has 46kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Manitou MT 625 H has 46kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Manitou MT 625 H | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 75 hp (55.40 kW) | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Maximum lift capacity | 5,512 lb | - |
| Maximum lift height | 19 ft 2 in | - |
| Maximum forward reach | 11 ft 2 in | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Manitou MT 625 H, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MT 625 H if...
- you want one that has 46kW more power
The Manitou MT 625 H is a compact telehandler sized for renovation, landscaping and smaller construction sites where a full-size 4 tonne Loadall-class machine would be oversized. Its Kubota Stage V engine and hydrostatic transmission are aimed at contractors who value fuel economy and manoeuvrability over maximum lift height. It is cross-shopped against smaller JCB Loadall models and other compact telehandlers rather than against larger 540-series machines.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 Manitou MT 625 H and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Manitou MT 625 H has 46kW more power. The Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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