Head to head
Wacker Neuson EZ17e vs Yanmar SV17VT
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing. The Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EZ17e | Yanmar SV17VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 14.8 kN | 16 kN |
| Operating weight | 1,797 to 2,151 kg | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) |
| Length | 3,554 to 3,584 mm | - |
| Dig depth | 2,323 mm | - |
| Width | 990 to 1,300 mm | - |
| Height | 2,365 mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) |
| Fuel tank | - | 27 l |
Sources: Wacker Neuson EZ17e, Yanmar SV17VT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the SV17VT if...
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 EZ17e and the Yanmar SV17VT?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator.
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