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Kubota U17 mini excavator hire

Operate the Kubota U17 Mini Excavator yourself for trenching, post holes, landscaping, drainage and general excavation

Ready to go on a trailer.Trailer included or Delivery available for a fee
HG Hire Kubota U17 mini excavator with augers and buckets on its plant trailer
Straightforward pricing

Price and availability

All rates include GST

1 day—
2–6 days—
7+ days—

Price and availability

Need a hand? 0422 735 835

Equipment details

Attachments

Included attachmentsBuckets, ripper and tilting half hitch supplied with the excavator.
Batter bucket
Digging buckets
Ripper
Cutting edge
Clean up, grade and move material.
Digging teeth
Concentrate force for digging.
Single tooth
Break up compacted ground and roots.
Batter bucket
Digging buckets
Ripper
Cutting edge
Clean up, grade and move material.
Digging teeth
Concentrate force for digging.
Single tooth
Break up compacted ground and roots.
HG Hire tilting half hitch with hydraulic rotary actuator

Tilting half hitch

180° total tilt

Angle buckets for slopes, batters and shaping.

Optional attachmentsAuger drive, augers, 0.5 m extension and sleeper grab.
Auger drive & two augers
Includes a 0.5 m auger extension.
Auger drive
Concrete sleeper grab
Grip and place compatible retaining-wall sleepers.
Gripping pads
Auger drive & two augers
Includes a 0.5 m auger extension.
Auger drive
Concrete sleeper grab
Grip and place compatible retaining-wall sleepers.
Gripping pads
Hold the sleeper securely.
Pickup or deliveryCollect from Karrabin or arrange local delivery.
Pickup or delivery
Ready to go. Your choice of transport.
2.7
t
Loaded trailer
With excavator loaded
No electric brake
controller required
Automatically adjusting mechanical brakes
Pick up from Karrabin
Excavator is supplied on a trailer.
Bring the licence listed in your agreement
and a suitable tow vehicle.
10
km
Local delivery & collection
Within 10 km of Ipswich CBD.
Available for an additional fee.
Further away? Contact us for a quote.
Pickup or delivery
Ready to go. Your choice of transport.
2.7
t
Loaded trailer
With excavator loaded
No electric brake
controller required
Automatically adjusting mechanical brakes
Pick up from Karrabin
Excavator is supplied on a trailer.
Bring the licence listed in your agreement
and a suitable tow vehicle.
10
km
Local delivery & collection
Within 10 km of Ipswich CBD.
Available for an additional fee.
Further away? Contact us for a quote.
Will it fit?Check the Kubota U17 specifications against your site access.
HG Hire — Will it fit?Raised-boom equipment illustration with bucket at ground level. Canopy height 2340 mm. Dimensioned top-view track footprints use verified 230 mm shoe width and 1585 mm crawler length. All equipment uses a single millimetre-to-pixel scale per layout. Corrected transparent equipment artwork with the stray vertical drafting line removed, plus editable vector text, track diagrams, leaders and dimensions. The 3545 mm transport length remains in the existing card specifications and is not applied to this different boom position.
Kubota U17
Canopy height
2,340 mm
Adjustable track width
Track footprint · viewed from above
Narrow access
Working width
990 mm
1,240 mm
Retract for narrow access.
HG Hire — Will it fit?Raised-boom equipment illustration with bucket at ground level. Canopy height 2340 mm. Dimensioned top-view track footprints use verified 230 mm shoe width and 1585 mm crawler length. All equipment uses a single millimetre-to-pixel scale per layout. Corrected transparent equipment artwork with the stray vertical drafting line removed, plus editable vector text, track diagrams, leaders and dimensions. The 3545 mm transport length remains in the existing card specifications and is not applied to this different boom position.
Kubota U17
Canopy height
2,340 mm
Adjustable track width
Track footprint · viewed from above
Narrow access
990 mm
Working width
1,240 mm
Retract for narrow access.
Operating weight (canopy)
1700 kg
Overall width
990–1,240 mm
Overall length
3,545 mm
Canopy height
2,340 mm
Engine
Kubota D902-E3 diesel
Net engine power
15.1 hp @ 2,300 rpm

The tracks retract to 990 mm for narrow access and extend to 1,240 mm. Allow extra clearance through gates and beneath overhead obstacles.

Kubota U17 specifications

Kubota U17 operator manual (PDF)

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Frequently asked questions

Before you book

What comes with the auger drive?

The optional auger drive includes 300 mm and 450 mm augers plus a 0.5 m auger extension. Use the diameter specified for your post or footing design.

What is the sleeper grab used for?

It grips and helps lift and position compatible retaining-wall sleepers between posts.

When can I pick up and return?

Pick up from Karrabin from 6:30 am and return by 5 pm on your final hire day. Confirm your pickup time when booking.

What do I need for pickup?

Bring the driver licence listed in your agreement. Your vehicle, towbar and towing setup must be suitable for the loaded trailer.

Can I hire for more than one day?

Yes. Select your first and last hire day in the calendar. All selected days count, and the price updates automatically.

How do I sign the paperless agreement?

Follow the link in your email to review your agreement. Once you’re happy with the terms, sign it digitally at the touch of a button.

Is GST included?

Yes. All hire rates include GST. Delivery and optional extras are shown separately when selected.

What attachments are included?

The 300 mm, 450 mm and 1000 mm buckets, ripper and tilting half hitch are included with the standard hire.

Can you deliver it?

Yes. Our standard local delivery is within 10 km of Ipswich CBD. Select delivery where available to see the delivery and collection charge. Contact us for a quote if your job is further away.

1 day — inc. GST

Know what you need?

Make a booking. We’ll confirm the arrangements and email your agreement.

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