If you’re looking for power and a high bucket capacity then you need a big digger for your job. We take a look at how the 10T Yanmar Excavator (SV100) compares with the bigger 13T Case Digger (130C).
Read on for our side-by-side comparison of two of the bigger diggers we have available to hire from both our Hastings and Napier branches.
Weight comparison
Width/Height comparison

Dig Depth and Dig Reach comparison
Bucket capacity comparison
How do the controls compare?
The similar joystick controls in both the 13T Case Excavator and the 10T Yanmar Diggers make it easy to move between the machines, whichever you choose to hire.
Explore our range of excavators available to hire from either of our Hawke’s Bay branches.
Other features of the 10T Yanmar Digger and 13T Case Excavator
The tail swing differs between the 10T Yanmar and 13T Case diggers
If you hire the 10T Yanmar excavator then you can enjoy all the benefits of the short radius tail swing. The 13T Case Digger has a conventional tail swing so you’ll need to be extra aware of your surroundings when slewing the digger around near walls, fences, buildings and other structures.
Only the 10T Yanmar Digger has an offset boom
You might not be clear on the benefits of the offset boom but if you upgrade from the 10T Yanmar to the 13T Case digger then it’s one of the features you’ll need to give up. An offset boom allows the operator to dig next to structures or in tight spaces with limited swing.
Offset booms are great for trench work especially when digging directly beside an existing structure such as a wall, building or fence. The boom can be positioned to dig inline with the excavator’s tracks, which can help with efficient repositioning.
Choose the 10T Yanmar if you’re looking for Rubber Pads
If you’re hiring a digger from Allways Hire in Hawke’s Bay, the 13T Case Digger only has steel tracks. If you’re looking for an option for softer, more easily damaged surfaces you might want to hire the 10T Yanmar which comes with the option of Rubber Pads.
Other differences to be aware of:
Apart from the colour, there are a couple of other differences between the 10T Yanmar and 13T Case diggers that you might want to be aware of if you’re booking in a hire. Especially if they might impact the way you do the job.
These are:
- The 10T Yanmar Digger has a blade – the 13T Case Digger doesn’t
- The 13T Case Excavator comes with a tilt hitch while the 10T Yanmar has a standard quick hitch (non-tilting) – although the 10T Yanmar comes with a tilting bucket.
Both excavators come with:
- 4 post ROPS cabin
- Fire extinguisher
- Beacon.
You can also choose from a similar range of attachments that are available to hire to make a tough task easier. These include pile drivers, plate compactors, thumb buckets and concrete breakers.
Take a look at our full range of digger attachments.
Need to hire a digger in Hawke’s Bay?
With 2 easy-to-access branches in Hastings and Napier, and a focus on delivering the best customer service in Hawke’s Bay: you should make sure your next equipment hire is with Allways Hire.
We have an extensive range of diggers and attachments in a wide variety of sizes. If you have a job that needs some extra power, ask our team which digger is best suited to the task. Call us today at our Napier branch or our Hastings branch.
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