U17 Kubota Excavator

Kubota U17 (1.7T) Mini Excavator with Trailer

The Kubota U17 is a compact yet powerful mini excavator, perfect for landscaping, trenching, plumbing, site preparation and tight-access earthmoving projects. Its zero-tail swing design allows you to work safely and efficiently in confined spaces without sacrificing performance.

Supplied with a lightweight aluminium trailer and a range of buckets, the U17 is easy to transport and ready to tackle residential, commercial and rural projects.

Product Details

• Operating Weight: Approx. 1,700 kg
• Track Width: Adjustable 990 mm – 1,240 mm
• Engine: Kubota 17 HP Diesel
• Dimensions (L × W × H): Approx. 3.6 m × 1.2 m × 2.3 m
• Maximum Dig Depth: Approx. 2.3 m
• Maximum Reach at Ground Level: Approx. 3.8 m
• Bucket Digging Force: Approx. 15 kN
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 20 L
• Trailer Tow Capacity Required: 2,500 kg minimum
• Electric Brakes: NOT required
• Zero-tail swing for tight-access work
• Expandable undercarriage for improved stability and narrow access

Resources: 

• Kubota U17 Specification Sheet
• Operator Manual 

Included Equipment

• Tilt / Quick Hitch
• Aluminium Plant Trailer
• 1,000 mm Mud Bucket
• 450 mm GP Bucket
• 300 mm GP Bucket
• Ripper Tooth

Optional Attachments

• Hydraulic Auger Drive – $100/day or $350/week
• 1 meter auger extension pole

Typical Applications

• Landscaping
• Trenching for plumbing, drainage and electrical services
• Footings and post holes
• Site preparation
• Property maintenance
• Garden and retaining wall construction
• Tight-access excavation
• Residential and commercial earthmoving

Hire Rates + gst

Delivery

Delivery is available from $90 one way within approximately 25 minutes of Tallai, Gold Coast.

Add Delivery fees (under 3.5T) during checkout and our team will contact you to confirm delivery pricing, availability and scheduling.

Important Information

• A valid Australian driver's licence is required.
• A suitable vehicle with a minimum 2,500 kg towing capacity is required for customer collection.
• The supplied aluminium trailer has mechanical brakes —electric brakes are not required.
• All online bookings require a $50 security payment, which is refunded once the hire is complete.
• Cancellations require 24 hours' notice to avoid a cancellation fee equal to one day's hire (inclement weather excepted).
• Hire is subject to the Valhalla Diggers Terms & Conditions.
• Damage Waiver is included for this machine, subject to the exclusions and conditions outlined in our Terms & Conditions. The hirer remains responsible for the applicable insurance excess and any excluded losses or damage.