Kubota U17 Mini Excavator Specs

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

Kubota U17 is a compact mini excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined spaces. It is commonly used in landscaping, residential construction, site preparation, and light demolition. The U17 features a zero tail swing design for improved maneuverability near walls and obstacles, along with a narrow width for access through gates and tight job sites. Typical configurations include a canopy or cab, rubber tracks, hydraulic auxiliary lines, and a dozer blade. Kubota mini excavators are known for compact size, stable operation, and ease of transport, making the U17 suitable for small contractors and rental fleets.

General Specifications

Kubota U17 Mini Excavator General Specifications specifications
Digging Depth	7.80 ft (2.38 m) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Digging Reach	12.80 ft (3.90 m) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine	15.20 hp (11.33 kw) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Operating Weight	3,703.00 lbs (1,679.37 kg) — Starting 2025 Model Year

Blades

Kubota U17 Mini Excavator Blades specifications
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

Kubota U17 Mini Excavator Boom specifications
Boom swing left	65 degrees
Boom swing right	58 degrees

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Kubota U17 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
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

Kubota U17 Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
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

Kubota U17 Mini Excavator Engine specifications
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

Kubota U17 Mini Excavator Operating Specifications 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

Kubota U17 Mini Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	9.1 rpm

Undercarriage

Kubota U17 Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	4,865.00 lbs (2,206.35 kg)
Ground Pressure	3.7 psi
Shoe Size	9.10 in (23.11 cm)

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