Head to head
Yanmar SV17VT vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 3,785kg and has 222kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 3,785kg.
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 222kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Yanmar SV17VT | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1700 kg (canopy) / 1790 kg (cabin) | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | 11,3 kW (at 2400 rpm) | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Breakout force | 16 kN | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | 27 l | 66 l |
Sources: Yanmar SV17VT, Yanmar ViO57-6B. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,785kg
- you want one that has 222kW more power
A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.
Full ViO57-6B specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Yanmar SV17VT and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 3,785kg and has 222kW more power. The Yanmar SV17VT is a 1.7 tonne conventional-tail mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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