Head to head
Yanmar ViO17 vs Yanmar ViO33-6
The Yanmar ViO33-6 has 8kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,325kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO33-6 has 8kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO33-6 is the bigger machine by 1,325kg.
Specifications side by side
| Yanmar ViO17 | Yanmar ViO33-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,830 kg | 3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin) |
| Engine power | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm | 18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm |
| Dig depth | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 29.9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 41 l |
Sources: Yanmar ViO17, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 ViO33-6 if...
- you want one that has 8kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,325kg
A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.
Full ViO33-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Yanmar ViO17 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?
The Yanmar ViO33-6 has 8kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,325kg. The Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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