Head to head
Takeuchi TB250-2 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 3,290kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 3,290kg.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB250-2 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5120kg | 1,830 kg |
| Ground reach | 5985mm | - |
| Bucket breakout force | 37.2 kN | - |
| Arm digging force | 22.9 kN | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | - | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Takeuchi TB250-2, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB250-2 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,290kg
A 5 tonne tracked excavator with a short tail swing, suited to groundworks, civils and utility work in tight sites. Plant hire firms and contractors use this size for trenching, drainage and foundation digging.
Full TB250-2 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 TB250-2 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Takeuchi TB250-2 is the bigger machine by 3,290kg. The Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing 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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