Head to head
Takeuchi TB235-2 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 1,635kg and digs 84cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 1,635kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB235-2 digs 84cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB235-2 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3465 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 3245 mm | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Dump height | 3595 mm | - |
| Breakout force | 27.1 kN | - |
| Engine power | - | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB235-2, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB235-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,635kg
- you want one that digs 84cm (2.5ft) deeper
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 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 TB235-2 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Takeuchi TB235-2 is the bigger machine by 1,635kg and digs 84cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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