Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET08 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 103kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 103kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET08 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 8.9 kN | 16 kN |
| Operating weight | 1,029 to 1,115 kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 9.9 kW | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Length | 2,850 mm | - |
| Dig depth | 1,766 mm | - |
| Width | 700 mm | - |
| Height | 2,261 mm | - |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET08, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 103kW more power
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 Wacker Neuson ET08 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 103kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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