Yanmar SV40 Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Yanmar ➔
Model: SV40 ➔

The Yanmar SV40 is a compact mini excavator designed for construction, utility, landscaping, and site preparation work. It is part of Yanmar's SV series and is known for its zero tail swing configuration, which supports operation in confined spaces. The SV40 typically features a diesel engine, hydraulic system, and a dig depth and lifting capacity suited to small and medium excavation tasks. Common applications include trenching, grading, backfilling, and material handling. As a mini excavator, the Yanmar SV40 is used on jobsites where maneuverability, transportability, and efficient digging performance are important.

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General Specifications

Yanmar SV40 Mini Excavator General Specifications specifications
Digging Depth	11.80 ft (3.60 m) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine	39.00 hp (29.08 kw) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Max Reach @ ground level	18.00 ft (5.49 m) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Operating Weight	9,515.00 lbs (4,315.19 kg) — Starting 2025 Model Year

Blades

Yanmar SV40 Mini Excavator Blades specifications
Blade Height	385.00 mm (15.16 in)
Blade Width	1,740.00 mm (68.50 in)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Yanmar SV40 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Boom Swing - Left	43 degrees
Boom Swing - Right	65 degrees
Max Digging Depth	11.30-11.30 ft (3.44-3.44 m)

Bucket

Yanmar SV40 Mini Excavator Bucket specifications
Arm digging Force	4,211.00 lbs (1,909.75 kg)
Bucket digging Force - SAE	7,209.00 lbs (3,269.39 kg)

Engine

Yanmar SV40 Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Engine Model	YANMAR 4TNV88C-PBV
Net Power	39.00 hp (29.08 kw)
Number of Cylinders	4

Operating Specifications

Yanmar SV40 Mini Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	14.50 gal (54.88 l)
Operating Weight	9,206.00-9,801.00 lbs (4,175.06-4,444.90 kg)

Swing Mechanism

Yanmar SV40 Mini Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	10 rpm

Weights

Yanmar SV40 Mini Excavator Weights specifications
Ground bearing pressure (rubber tracks)	4.5 - 4.79 psi
Ground bearing pressure (steel tracks)	4.61 psi
Rubber Tracks	9,206.00-9,515.00 lbs (4,175.06-4,315.19 kg)
Steel tracks	9,493.00-9,801.00 lbs (4,305.22-4,444.90 kg)

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