Market avg. €22k · 3 listed · 0 below market
Asking prices land at €14k – €29k, around 11% below the market average.
This model sits 5% below the class average across 204 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used Yanmar VIO17 listings currently run from €13,980 to €29,351, with a market average around €22,401. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 3 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Yanmar VIO17 is a tail-swing-free mini-excavator in the sub-2-tonne operating-weight class, designed for confined and access-restricted worksites. It is powered by a Yanmar diesel engine and falls within the smallest tier of the mini-excavator segment, where compact footprint and zero rear overhang are the defining engineering priorities. The machine is purpose-built for markets and applications where space constraints rule out larger equipment.
The VIO17 is suited to urban utility work, residential landscaping, drainage trenching, and indoor demolition where doorway or corridor widths limit equipment size. Its zero tail-swing configuration allows it to work alongside walls, fences, and parked vehicles without risk of rear collision, making it a practical choice for local-authority and contractor fleets operating in built environments. The class also sees regular deployment in greenhouse horticulture, pipeline maintenance, and foundation work on restricted plots.
Inspect the undercarriage carefully, as rubber tracks and track rollers represent the most significant wear-related cost on a machine of this class and condition varies widely. Check for hydraulic leaks at all cylinder rod seals, hose joints, and the slew motor, and operate all functions through full range to confirm smooth, even response. Verify that the blade descends and holds position under load without drifting, which indicates main-valve and cylinder seal integrity. On a zero-tail-swing machine, confirm that the house rotation clears the tracks cleanly with no contact or abnormal flex. Review any available service records, particularly evidence of filter and fluid change intervals, and confirm that the hour meter reading is consistent with visible wear on seat, pedals, and control levers. Where a hydraulic quick-coupler is fitted, cycle it under load and inspect the locking mechanism for play or cracking.
Within the sub-2-tonne zero-tail-swing class the VIO17 is cross-shopped most frequently against the Kubota U17, the Takeuchi TB216, and the Bobcat E17. The Yanmar brand carries a strong reputation for engine reliability and parts availability in European and Australasian markets, which can sustain demand relative to less widely supported competitors. The Kubota U17 competes on a similarly established dealer network, while the Takeuchi TB216 and Bobcat E17 tend to attract buyers seeking a specific cab comfort or control-layout preference. Within any given price band the principal attributes that move a used VIO17 up or down are recorded operating hours, the presence of a hydraulic quick-coupler, the number and condition of attachments included, blade configuration, canopy versus full-cab specification, and overall undercarriage and bucket-tooth wear. Service history documentation and single-owner provenance consistently support stronger positioning against comparable-hour machines that lack records.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€22k).
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