Head to head
Volvo A30G vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 50,329kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 50,329kg.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo A30G | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Transport dimensions | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in | - |
| Engine power | - | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Volvo A30G, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 50,329kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
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 A30G and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 50,329kg. The Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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