Head to head
Yanmar SV17VT vs Yanmar ViO17
The Yanmar SV17VT has 103kW more power. The Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 130kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 103kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 130kg.
Specifications side by side
| Yanmar SV17VT | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) | 1,830 kg |
| Engine power | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Breakout force | 16 kN | - |
| Fuel tank | 27 l | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: Yanmar SV17VT, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 130kg
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Yanmar SV17VT and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 103kW more power. The Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 130kg. The Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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