Head to head: 1.7T vs 2T Yanmar Diggers

We compare the 1.7T and 2T Yanmar Diggers and see how they measure up

Everyone has a favourite when it comes to using a digger to get the job done. But if you’re new to diggers (or you want to try something new) you might like to see how the 1.7T Yanmar Digger and 2T Yanmar Digger compare when you look at them side-by-side.

Let’s take a look at the features that make a difference when you’re operating these machines and see how they compare.

Weight offers stability and also makes a difference when it comes to towing your machine to site.

Small diggers often need to fit into tight spaces where every millimetre counts. Here’s how the dimensions of both machines measure up.

Reach and dig depth define your working area and also how much you have to manoeuvre to get the job done. Bucket size shows how much dirt you can move: a good measure for planning speed and efficiency.

1.7T Yanmar Excavators and 2T Yanmar Excavators offer the same set of controls but some are located in different places. Your choice of hire might be driven by a personal preference of how you like to operate your digger.

The 1.7T and 2T Yanmar diggers share a long list of excellent features.

If you’re looking for heaps of features then neither excavator is going to disappoint. Book in a hire of either the 1.7T or 2T Yanmar Excavators with Allways Hire and you can enjoy:

• Rubber tracks
• True zero tail swing
• Off-set boom
• 4 post ROPS frame
• Fire extinguisher
• Flashing Beacon
• 3 buckets as standard (wide, general purpose, trench buckets)
• Own purpose-built trailer.

1.7T or 2T Yanmar – which is the best excavator to hire for the job?

When you hire 1.7T and 2T Yanmar Diggers from Allways Hire, they come on their own trailers for ease of transport.

Where space is at a premium, the 1.7T Yanmar digger is the better hire, hands down. With a narrower frame and a lighter body, it can fit more effectively into tight spaces – like round the back of properties and through narrow gateways – and still get the job done.

However, if space allows it, the bigger 2T Yanmar excavator hire will give you faster results, with greater reach, dig depth and bucket capacity adding up to a more efficient use of your time.

Which digger do you prefer to hire? Share your thoughts with us at marketing@allwayshire.co.nz.

Book your Yanmar digger hire from either of our Hawke’s Bay branches with the team at Allways Hire. Phone us at our Hastings branch on 06 872 6774 or our Napier branch on 06 651 5050 or take a look at our diggers and attachments on the Hire Equipment page of our website.