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Kubota U17 Mini Excavator

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Kubota ➔
Model: U17 ➔

The Kubota U17 is a compact mini excavator designed for confined job sites, landscaping, utility work, and light construction. It features a zero tail swing design for improved maneuverability in tight spaces, along with a narrow width that supports access through gates and between structures. The U17 is commonly equipped with a digging bucket, auxiliary hydraulics, and a dozer blade for grading and backfilling. Kubota mini excavators are known for simple operation, reliable performance, and ease of transport. The U17 is used by contractors and property owners needing a small excavator for trenching, digging, and site preparation tasks.

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General Specifications

Digging Depth ft (m)	7.8 (2.3) Starting 2025 Model Year
Digging Reach ft. (m)	12.8 (3.9) Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine hp (kW)	15.2 (11) Starting 2025 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	3,703 (1,680) Starting 2025 Model Year

Blades

Blade Lift Height	11.10 in (28.19 cm)
Maximum Drop below ground	0.70 ft (0.21 m)
Overall Height	7.70 ft (2.35 m)

Boom

Boom swing left	65 degrees
Boom swing right	58 degrees

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Digging Depth	7.60 ft (2.32 m)
Max Digging Height	11.70 ft (3.57 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	6.30 ft (1.92 m)
Max.Dumping Height	8.10 ft (2.47 m)
Mximum dig radius	153.60 in (390.14 cm)

Dimensions

Crawler length	5.30 ft (1.62 m)
Ground Clearance	0.50 ft (0.15 m)
Overall length	11.70 ft (3.57 m)
Tail Swing Radius	2.10 ft (0.64 m)

Engine

Displacement	3,344.20 cu in (54,801.74 cu cm)
Engine Make	Kubota
Engine Model	D902-E3
Gross Power	17.00 hp (12.68 kw)
Model Name	U17-HGS
Number of Cylinders	3
Power Measured @	2300 rpm

Operating Specifications

Auxiliary hydraulic flow	7.40 gpm (28.01 lpm)
Fuel Capacity	5.10 gal (19.30 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	3.50 gpm (13.25 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	6.10 gal (23.09 l)
Travel speed, high range	2.60 mph (4.18 kph)
Travel speed, low range	1.40 mph (2.25 kph)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

9.1 rpm

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	4,865.00 lbs (2,206.73 kg)
Ground Pressure	3.7 psi
Shoe Size	9.10 in (23.11 cm)

Kubota U17s currently for sale

A 2019 Kubota U17 From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing

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A 2019 Kubota U17 From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing

A 2019 Kubota U17 From JJ Kane Auctions for Auction Pricing

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Kubota U17 Mini Excavator

General Specifications

Blades

Boom

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Dimensions

Engine

Operating Specifications

Swing Mechanism

Undercarriage

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