Head to head
Yanmar SV17VT vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Yanmar SV17VT has 98kW more power. The Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 425kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 98kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 425kg.
Specifications side by side
| Yanmar SV17VT | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Engine power | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 16 kN | - |
| Fuel tank | 27 l | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Yanmar SV17VT, Yanmar ViO20-6. 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 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 →Buy or hire the ViO20-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 425kg
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Yanmar SV17VT and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 98kW more power. The Yanmar ViO20-6 is the bigger machine by 425kg. The Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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