Head to head
Takeuchi TB240 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 86kW more power. The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,370kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 86kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,370kg.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB240 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4070KG | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 26.7kW | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 3465mm | - |
| Bucket breakout force | 30.8kN | - |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Takeuchi TB240, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB240 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,370kg
A 4 tonne tracked excavator used by groundworkers, housebuilders and utility contractors for trenching, foundations and general digging. It sits between small mini diggers and 5 tonne machines in a typical UK hire fleet.
Full TB240 specifications →Buy or hire the SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 86kW more power
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 Takeuchi TB240 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 86kW more power. The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,370kg. The Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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