Head to head
Yanmar ViO17 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 5kW more power and is the bigger machine by 415kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO23-6 has 5kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO23-6 is the bigger machine by 415kg.
Specifications side by side
| Yanmar ViO17 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,830 kg | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Dig depth | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) | 2450 / 2655 mm |
| Engine power | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
Sources: Yanmar ViO17, Yanmar ViO23-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
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 →Buy or hire the ViO23-6 if...
- you want one that has 5kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 415kg
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 ViO17 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Yanmar ViO23-6 has 5kW more power and is the bigger machine by 415kg. The Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.