Head to head
Yanmar SV17VT vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Yanmar SV17VT has 98kW more power. The Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 545kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar SV17VT has 98kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 545kg.
Specifications side by side
| Yanmar SV17VT | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Engine power | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
| Breakout force | 16 kN | - |
| Fuel tank | 27 l | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2450 / 2655 mm |
Sources: Yanmar SV17VT, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 ViO23-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 545kg
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Yanmar SV17VT and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Yanmar SV17VT has 98kW more power. The Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 545kg. The Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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