Head to head
Volvo A25G vs Yanmar ViO17
The Volvo A25G has 224kW more power and is the bigger machine by 20,870kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 224kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Volvo A25G is the bigger machine by 20,870kg.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo A25G | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Operating weight | 22.7 tonnes (empty) | 1,830 kg |
| Payload | 25 tonnes | - |
| Dump body capacity | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Volvo A25G, Yanmar ViO17. 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 has 224kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 20,870kg
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 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 Volvo A25G and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Volvo A25G has 224kW more power and is the bigger machine by 20,870kg. The Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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