Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Kubota KX019-4 digs 17cm deeper. The Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 50kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX019-4 digs 17cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 50kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...
- you want one that digs 17cm deeper
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 50kg
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 Kubota KX019-4 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Kubota KX019-4 digs 17cm deeper. The Yanmar ViO17 is the bigger machine by 50kg. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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