Head to head
Volvo ECR88D vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator. The Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Volvo ECR88D | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,620 - 9,980 kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Gross power | 43 kW | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 | - |
| Overall width | 2,300 mm | - |
| Overall length | 6,370 mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Breakout force | - | 16 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Volvo ECR88D, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
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 ECR88D and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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