Yanmar 1.7T Diggers – Central Otago Workhorses
In Central Otago — whether you’re in Alexandra, Cromwell, or Clyde — a 1.7T Yanmar digger is one of the most practical machines you can have on site. With tight access sections, sloping ground, and a mix of residential builds, landscaping, and rural work, the ViO17 is built for exactly this kind of environment.
The zero tail swing design means you can work right up against houses, boundary fences, and retaining walls without worrying about clipping anything — ideal for tight sections in established towns like Clyde or newer subdivisions in Cromwell. On smaller lifestyle blocks around Alexandra, it’s perfect for trenching, footings, drainage, and general site prep.
What makes the 1.7T class especially useful down here is the balance between size and capability. At around 1.8 tonnes operating weight, it’s easy to transport between jobs but still delivers serious digging performance, with over 2.1–2.3m digging depth and strong breakout force for its size.
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Work efficiency, tight turns
The adjustable undercarriage is a big advantage on Central Otago terrain — narrow it down to get through tight accessways or gates, then widen it out for better stability on uneven or sloped ground. Combined with Yanmar’s hydraulic system, you get smooth, controlled operation whether you’re doing precision landscaping or heavier footing work.
They’re also well suited to the dry, dusty conditions common across the region. Yanmar machines are known for reliability, simple maintenance access, and fuel efficiency — all important when you’re working across multiple sites or out on rural jobs where downtime costs you.
From backyard digs in town to lifestyle block projects and small commercial work, the Yanmar 1.7T digger is a proven all-rounder for Central Otago conditions — compact, capable, and built to handle the job.
- Cylinder hose (New design) Easy to be replaced, less manpower
- Built-in LED Boom light Brighter and long lifetime
- Spring steel cylinder rod guards Protect cylinder rods
- 3 Hydraulic pump system Smooth operation
- Sliding variable undercarriage Smooth entry into a narrow space
- ROPS1/FOPS2 four pillar canopy Protect operator
7. Oil cooler Improve heat release
8. YANMAR TNV Engine Equipped with YANMAR engine best for the machine
9. True Zero Tail Swing Compact rear allows safe turning
10. Walk-Through Enable to get on and off from both sides
11. Tie-down Hook Easily and safely transported
Specifications
| Model | ViO17-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Canopy | |||
| Operating Weight | Rubber track | kg <lbs> | 1790 <3496> | |
| Steel track | kg <lbs> | 1875 <4134> | ||
| Engine | Type | – | Vertical 3 cylinder water-cooled diesel | |
| Model | – | 3TNV70-XBV | ||
| Rated Output | kW <hp>/ rpm | 10.1 <13.5>/ 2200 | ||
| Performance | Bucket capacity, Standard (ISO heaped) | cu.m <cu.ft> | 0.04 <1.41> | |
| Max Digging Force | Bucket | kN <lbf> | 15.2 <3417> | |
| Arm | kN <lbf> | 8.6 <1933> | ||
| Traveling Speed, High / Low | km / h <MPH> | 4.2 / 2.1 <2.6 / 1.3> | ||
| Swing Speed | RPM | 9.5 | ||
| Boom Swing Angle, [L / R] | degrees | 41 / 65 | ||
| Ground Contact Pressure | Rubber track | kPa <PSI> | 29.1 <4.2> | |
| Steel track | kPa <PSI> | 30.4 <4.4> | ||
| Hydraulic System | Pump Capacity | L / min <GPM> | 17.6 + 17.6 + 13.2 + 7.9 <4.6 + 4.6 + 3.5 + 2.1> | |
| Main Relief Set Pressure | MPa <PSI> | 20.6 <2987> | ||
| Undercarriage | Track type | – | Rubber | |
| Blade Dimensions | Width x Height | mm <ft-in> | 1280 / 950 x 250 <4’2″ / 3’1″ x 9″> | |
| Fuel tank capacity | L <Gals> | 20 <5.3> | ||