Yanmar ViO17 — BuildHire's most popular machine. From $205/day incl GST. Next-day delivery across Sydney & NSW.
| Operating Weight | 1.7 Tonne |
| Digging Depth | 2,500 mm |
| Bucket Capacity | 0.05 m³ |
| Track Width | 990 mm (retracted) |
| Engine | Yanmar diesel |
| Tail Swing | Zero tail swing |
| Attachments | Digga compatible |
All prices include GST. Fuel not included.
The Yanmar ViO17 is BuildHire's most in-demand machine — powerful enough for serious earthworks, yet compact enough for tight residential access.
Reshape blocks, excavate garden areas, and move significant volumes of material.
Dig pool shells in residential backyards with precision and minimal disruption.
Lay sewer, stormwater, and electrical conduit at depth.
Excavate footings and prepare sites for retaining wall construction.
Break up concrete slabs, driveways, and small structures.
Level and prepare building sites for construction and extensions.
Book before 12pm for next-day on-site arrival across Sydney.
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Low-hour Yanmar machines serviced to the highest standards.
Round-the-clock support if anything comes up on site.
BuildHire's 1.7T Yanmar ViO17 starts from $205/day (incl GST). Delivery & collection is $110. Call 1300 157 882 for weekly and monthly rates.
The 1.7T excavator is larger and more powerful, offering greater digging depth (up to 2,500mm) and bucket capacity. It handles heavier earthworks and deeper trenches while still fitting through most residential access points.
No licence is required to operate a mini excavator under 10 tonnes on private property in NSW. On a registered worksite, a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) may be required.
Yes. The Yanmar ViO17 has retractable tracks that narrow to approximately 990mm, allowing it to pass through most standard residential gates and access points.
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