Head to head
Takeuchi TB216 vs Yanmar ViO17
The Takeuchi TB216 has 1kW more power and is the bigger machine by 35kg. The Yanmar ViO17 digs 2cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB216 has 1kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB216 is the bigger machine by 35kg.
- Dig depth: the Yanmar ViO17 digs 2cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB216 | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,865 / 1,770 kg (cab/canopy) | 1,830 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,390 mm | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | 11.5 kW at 2,400 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV70) | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
| Extendable undercarriage width | 980 - 1,300 mm | - |
Sources: Takeuchi TB216, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB216 if...
- you want one that has 1kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 35kg
The Takeuchi TB216 is a long-running fixture of the UK 1.5-2 tonne mini excavator hire class, used for groundworks, drainage and small demolition jobs. Its extendable undercarriage gives it the stability of a wider track base for digging while still narrowing for transport and access. It competes closely with the Kubota KX019-4 and similarly sized Bobcat and JCB machines for the same hire slots.
Full TB216 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
- you want one that digs 2cm deeper
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 Takeuchi TB216 and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Takeuchi TB216 has 1kW more power and is the bigger machine by 35kg. The Yanmar ViO17 digs 2cm deeper. The Takeuchi TB216 is a a 1.7-1.9 tonne conventional tail swing mini excavator; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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