Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET16 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 99kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 99kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET16 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 15.3 kN | 16 kN |
| Operating weight | 1,529 to 1,842 kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Length | 3,644 mm | - |
| Dig depth | 2,413 mm | - |
| Width | 990 mm | - |
| Height | 2,285 mm | - |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET16, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 99kW 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 ET16 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 99kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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