Head to head
Takeuchi TB230 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,045kg and digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,045kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB230 digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB230 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2875 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 2835 mm | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Dump height | 3230 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 20.9 kN | - |
| Engine power | - | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB230, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB230 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,045kg
- you want one that digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →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 Takeuchi TB230 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Takeuchi TB230 is the bigger machine by 1,045kg and digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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