Head to head
Volvo A30G vs Yanmar ViO17
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 50,199kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 50,199kg.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo A30G | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) | 1,830 kg |
| Transport dimensions | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | - | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Volvo A30G, Yanmar ViO17. 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 50,199kg
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 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 A30G and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 50,199kg. The Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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