Head to head
Volvo L220H vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Volvo L220H has 167kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 167kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo L220H | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Operating weight | 68,780-72,970 lb | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Breakout force | 55,075 lbf | 16 kN |
| Bucket capacity | 5.6-20.9 yd3 | - |
| Static tipping load | 46,295 lbs | - |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Volvo L220H, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the L220H if...
- you want one that has 167kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
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 L220H and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Volvo L220H has 167kW more power. The Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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