1.7T Yanmar ViO17-1
The tight-access specialist — tow it yourself
| Width | 950 – 1,280 mm (adjustable) |
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| Dig depth | 2,200 mm |
| Transport weight | 1,790 kg |
| Transport | Tows on our 2.7T trailer, car licence |
From $90 /day*
View the ViO17-1Mini Digger Hire Perth — 1.7T & 2.1T Yanmar Excavators.
True zero tail swing Yanmar diggers in two sizes, available now: 1.7T mini excavators (ViO17-1) for tight access, and 2.1T mini excavators (ViO20-6) with hydraulic hitch — all tow on a standard car licence. Mini excavator, mini digger, small excavator — whatever you call it, it's dry hire done properly, daily to long-term, with three buckets free and every attachment compatible with both models.
Choose your machine.
Same premium Yanmar quality, two sizes for different jobs. Both come with three buckets free, share every attachment in our range, and are hired dry, daily to long-term.
2.1T Yanmar ViO20-6
The power step-up — hydraulic hitch, more dig, more lift
| Dig depth | 2,410 mm (2,610 mm blade down) |
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| Lift capacity | Up to 1,100 kg |
| Hydraulic hitch | Tool-free attachment changes |
| Transport | Tows on our 3.5T trailer, car licence |
From $105 /day*
View the ViO20-6*7-day+ hire rate, per day, ex GST — see all hire rates.
Why we choose Yanmar excavators.
It's simple. We chose Yanmar as our excavator fleet partner because they manufacture the best compact excavators money can buy.
In our search for a premium machine, we investigated the parts of an excavator that matter most — the hydraulic pump system, engine, blade edges, buckets and machine controls. Our research found Yanmar to have the best quality and best-designed machines, hands down. It's little wonder that many well-known "premium" compact excavator brands use Yanmar hydraulic systems, engines and designs in their own machines.
Did you know? Yanmar was the first manufacturer to produce a true zero tail swing design, where the counterweight stays entirely within the width of the tracks through a full 360° rotation. That design lets our machines work in alleyways, between houses and along walls without damaging the surrounds — or the machine. Almost every major compact excavator manufacturer now offers zero tail swing models, all inspired by Yanmar.
Mini excavator hire FAQs.
Can I tow a mini excavator on a standard car licence in WA?
Yes — both models. The 1.7T ViO17-1 pairs with our 2.7T plant trailer and the 2.1T ViO20-6 pairs with our 3.5T trailer; both combinations stay under the 4.5T aggregate limit for a standard WA C-class licence. Most utes can tow either combo — just check your vehicle's rated towing capacity.
Which machine do I need — the 1.7T or the 2.1T?
The 1.7T ViO17-1 is the tight-access all-rounder: soakwell installs, trenching, footings and landscaping, with tracks that retract to 950mm for side access — and you can tow it yourself. The 2.1T ViO20-6 steps up the power for deeper trenches (2.4m dig depth), pool digs, limestone wall work (up to 1,100kg of lift) and rock breaking — and its hydraulic hitch swaps attachments without tools. Both tow on a standard car licence, and both are true zero tail swing. Not sure? Tell us the job and we'll tell you the machine.
What is zero tail swing and why does it matter?
On a true zero tail swing excavator the counterweight never passes outside the tracks, even through a full 360° rotation — so you can slew confidently against walls, fences and buildings. Ideal for Perth's tight infill blocks and backyard jobs.
Is a digger the same as an excavator?
Yes — "digger" is just the everyday name for an excavator, and a mini digger (or small digger) is a compact excavator like our 1.7T Yanmar ViO17-1 and 2.1T Yanmar ViO20-6. Whether you searched for digger hire, mini digger hire, small excavator hire or excavator hire in Perth, they're the same machines — and the same unbeatable rates.
Do TNI mini excavators come with buckets and attachments?
Yes — every machine is hired with three buckets free (300mm, 450mm and 900mm), and we hire a full range of attachments including auger drives with tungsten bits, a rock breaker and a limestone block lifter. Attachments travel on the same trailer as the machine.
Get a mini excavator quote
Call us on 0438 311 200 or request a call back — we're happy to talk through pricing and hire terms for your project.