Head to head
John Deere 6170R vs Yanmar ViO17
The John Deere 6170R has 115kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the John Deere 6170R has 115kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| John Deere 6170R | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 125kW (170hp) | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
Sources: John Deere 6170R, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 6170R if...
- you want one that has 115kW more power
A mid-size utility tractor used on plant-hire fleets for towing plant trailers, running PTO-driven attachments and general groundwork traction where a dedicated construction tractor unit isn't justified. Suits contractors who need towing capacity rather than pure horsepower.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 →Common questions
What is the difference between the John Deere 6170R and the Yanmar ViO17?
The John Deere 6170R has 115kW more power. The John Deere 6170R is a 170hp agricultural tractor; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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