Head to head
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 2,155kg and has 8kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 2,155kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 8kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,985 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | 18.5 kW | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Bucket capacity | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ECR40 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,155kg
- you want one that has 8kW more power
A short swing radius compact excavator for trenching, landscaping and building work in confined spaces. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a 4 tonne digger is needed close to walls and traffic.
Full ECR40 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 Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is the bigger machine by 2,155kg and has 8kW more power. The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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