Yanmar ViO17 mini excavator. From $205/day incl GST. Delivery across Sydney, subject to availability.
| Operating Weight | 1.7 Tonne |
| Digging Depth | 2,210 mm |
| Bucket Capacity | 0.04 m³ |
| Track Width | 950 mm (retracted) |
| Engine | Yanmar diesel |
| Tail Swing | Zero tail swing |
| Attachments | Digga compatible |
All prices include GST. Fuel not included.
Not sure the 1.7T is the right size? See our other mini excavator sizes. On pool and footing jobs, a mini dumper carries the spoil to the skip. For longer jobs, check weekly rates and what hire costs.
Every hire includes a mud bucket, GP bucket and ripper.
See every attachment and what it fits on our excavator attachment hire page.
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). Weekly rate is $1,100/week (incl GST). Delivery and collection are quoted for your site. Auger $190/day (one drill), Hydraulic Hammer $150/day, Sieve Bucket $50/day, plant trailer to collect the 1.7T from our Arncliffe yard $50/day.
The 1.7T excavator is larger and more powerful, offering greater digging depth (up to 2,210mm) 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 950mm, allowing it to pass through most standard residential gates and access points.
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