Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET25 vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Yanmar SV17VT has 98kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 98kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET25 | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 22.6 kN | 16 kN |
| Operating weight | 2,355 to 2,720 kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Length | 4,120 to 4,125 mm | - |
| Dig depth | 2,722 mm | - |
| Width | 1,120 to 1,500 mm | - |
| Height | 2,398 mm | - |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET25, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET25 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Buy or hire the SV17VT if...
- you want one that has 98kW 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 ET25 and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 98kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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