Head to head
Volvo L220H vs Yanmar ViO17
The Volvo L220H has 270kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 270kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo L220H | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Operating weight | 68,780-72,970 lb | 1,830 kg |
| Bucket capacity | 5.6-20.9 yd3 | - |
| Breakout force | 55,075 lbf | - |
| Static tipping load | 46,295 lbs | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Volvo L220H, Yanmar ViO17. 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 270kW 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 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 L220H and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Volvo L220H has 270kW more power. The Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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