The New Holland E17C is a compact mini excavator designed for small-scale excavation, landscaping, utility, and site preparation work. It is part of New Holland's C Series and is built for operation in confined spaces where maneuverability and low ground disturbance are important. The E17C typically features a zero-tail-swing design, hydraulic pilot controls, and a variable undercarriage for improved stability and transport width flexibility. Its compact size makes it suitable for residential construction, trenching, and light demolition tasks. The model is commonly used by contractors, rental fleets, and property maintenance operators requiring a small excavator with practical digging performance.
Blade
New Holland E17C Mini Excavator Blade specifications
Backfill Blade Dig Depth
8.90 in (22.61 cm)
Backfill Blade Height
9.90 in (25.15 cm)
Backfill Blade Rise Above Ground
11.30 in (28.70 cm)
Backfill Blade Width
39.00 in (99.06 cm)
Boom/Stick 1
New Holland E17C Mini Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Arm Digging Force
1,920.00 lbs (870.90 kg)
Bucket Digging Force
3,490.00 lbs (1,583.04 kg)
Max Digging Depth
7.30 ft (2.23 m)
Max Digging Reach
12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Max Digging Reach On Ground
12.60 ft (3.84 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4.41 ft (1.34 m)
Max.Dumping Height
8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Overall Reach Height
11.90 ft (3.63 m)
Capacities
New Holland E17C Mini Excavator Capacities specifications
Engine Oil W/ Filter Change
1.00 gal (3.79 l)
Fuel Tank
5.30 gal (20.06 l)
Hydraulic Tank - Refill Capacity
3.50 gal (13.25 l)
Hydraulic Tank - Total System
6.10 gal (23.09 l)
Radiator
1.00 gal (3.79 l)
Dimensions
New Holland E17C Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Arm (Standard Length)
3.20 ft (0.98 m)
Center To Center – Idler To Sprocket
4.00 ft (1.22 m)
Minimum Ground Clearance
6.70 in (17.02 cm)
Operating Weight(Canpoy)
3,913.21 lbs (1,775.00 kg)
Overall Height
7.70 ft (2.35 m)
Overall Track Length
5.30 ft (1.62 m)
Overall Track Width
3.30 ft (1.01 m)
Overall Transport Length
11.50 in (29.21 cm)
Tail Swing Radius
2.10 ft (0.64 m)
Track Shoe Width
9.00 ft (2.74 m)
Upper Structure Ground Clearance
1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Drive Train
New Holland E17C Mini Excavator Drive Train specifications
Gradeability
30 degrees
Maximum Traction Force
3,124.90 lbs (1,417.43 kg)
Travel Speeds - 1st
1.40 mph (2.25 kph)
Travel Speeds - 2nd
2.50 mph (4.02 kph)
Engine
New Holland E17C Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Cooling Method
Water-cooled
Cylinders
3
Displacement
54.80 cu in (898.01 cu cm)
Emissions Certification
Tier 4 Final
Engine Model
Kubota D902
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel Injection
Mechanical
Gross Horsepower – Sae J1995
16.80 hp (12.53 kw)
Performance
New Holland E17C Mini Excavator Performance specifications
Dig Radius At Groundline
149.70 in (380.24 cm)
Maximum Dig Depth
86.70 in (220.22 cm)
Maximum Dig Radius
153.60 in (390.14 cm)
Vertical Straight Wall Dig Depth
52.00 in (132.08 cm)
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