Head to head
Yanmar ViO17 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 325kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,655kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Yanmar ViO57-6B has 325kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO57-6B is the bigger machine by 3,655kg.
Specifications side by side
| Yanmar ViO17 | Yanmar ViO57-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,830 kg | 5485 kg |
| Engine power | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm | 33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm) |
| Dig depth | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 41,9 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 66 l |
Sources: Yanmar ViO17, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 ViO57-6B if...
- you want one that has 325kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,655kg
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 ViO17 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?
The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 325kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,655kg. The Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.
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