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Wacker Neuson ET35 vs Yanmar SV17VT

The Yanmar SV17VT has 95kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Wacker Neuson ET35
Wacker Neuson ET35 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk
Yanmar SV17VT
Yanmar SV17VT - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Wacker Neuson ET35Yanmar SV17VT
Breakout force35 kN16 kN
Operating weight3,553 to 4,753 kg1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin)
Engine power18.2 kW11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm)
Length5,271 mm-
Dig depth3,497 mm-
Width1,630 mm-
Height2,711 mm-
Fuel tank-27 l

Sources: Wacker Neuson ET35, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ET35 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.

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Full ET35 specifications →

Buy or hire the SV17VT if...

  • you want one that has 95kW 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 ET35 and the Yanmar SV17VT?

The Yanmar SV17VT has 95kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.

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