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Manitou MT933 vs Yanmar SV17VT

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,445kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Manitou MT933
Manitou MT933 - image: morrisleslie.com
Yanmar SV17VT
Yanmar SV17VT - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Manitou MT933Yanmar SV17VT
Operating weight7,145kg1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin)
Max lift capacity3,300kg-
Max lift height9.07m-
Engine power-11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm)
Breakout force-16 kN
Fuel tank-27 l

Sources: Manitou MT933, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the MT933 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,445kg

A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.

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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 Manitou MT933 and the Yanmar SV17VT?

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,445kg. The Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.

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