Head to head
Takeuchi TB240 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Takeuchi TB240 has 17kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,240kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 17kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 2,240kg.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 1.05m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB240 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4070KG | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 3465mm | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | 26.7kW | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Bucket breakout force | 30.8kN | - |
Sources: Takeuchi TB240, Yanmar ViO17. 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 has 17kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,240kg
- you want one that digs 1.05m (3.5ft) deeper
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 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 TB240 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Takeuchi TB240 has 17kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,240kg. The Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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