Yanmar VIO17-A Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Yanmar ➔
Model: VIO17-A ➔

The Yanmar VIO17-A is a compact mini excavator designed for utility work, landscaping, site preparation, and light construction in confined spaces. It features a zero tail swing design for improved maneuverability near walls, fences, and other obstacles. The VIO17-A is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic controls, and a digging arm suited for trenching, grading, and material handling. Its small footprint supports transportability and access to narrow job sites. As part of Yanmar's mini excavator lineup, the VIO17-A is used in residential, municipal, and commercial applications where compact size and precise operation are required.

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Yanmar VIO17-A Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Boom Swing - Left	42 degrees
Boom Swing - Right	65 degrees
Max Digging Depth	7.70 ft (2.35 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	12.50 ft (3.81 m)

Bucket

Yanmar VIO17-A Mini Excavator Bucket specifications
Bucket digging Force - SAE	3,418.00 lbs (1,550.38 kg)

Dimensions

Yanmar VIO17-A Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	0.60 ft (0.18 m)
Height - Top of Cab	7.60 ft (2.32 m)
Tail Swing Radius	2.10 ft (0.64 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	3.20 ft (0.98 m)

Engine

Yanmar VIO17-A Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Engine Make	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNV74F-SPBV
Net Power	14.50 hp (10.81 kw)
Power Measured @	2400 rpm

Operating Specifications

Yanmar VIO17-A Mini Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	5.30 gal (20.06 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	15.20 gpm (57.53 lpm)
Operating Weight	3,836.10 lbs (1,740.03 kg)

Swing Mechanism

Yanmar VIO17-A Mini Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	9.5 rpm

Undercarriage

Yanmar VIO17-A Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure	4.1 psi
Max Travel Speed	2.70 mph (4.35 kph)

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