Head to head
Volvo A25G vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 21 tonnes and has 121kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 21 tonnes.
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 121kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo A25G | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Operating weight | 22.7 tonnes (empty) | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Payload | 25 tonnes | - |
| Dump body capacity | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Volvo A25G, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A25G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 21 tonnes
- you want one that has 121kW more power
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the SV17VT if...
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 Volvo A25G and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 21 tonnes and has 121kW more power. The Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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