Kubota U17 1.7 Tonne Digger Hire
The machine most of our customers reach for by default. Compact enough for a standard domestic drive, with the reach and digging power to get through a genuine day's groundwork. Check live availability and book online, with delivery from our Gravesend depot across North Kent.
Machine Overview
The Kubota U17-3α is our everyday all-rounder — the machine that ends up on most jobs that aren't specifically constrained by access or scale. It's still compact enough to work on a domestic driveway or a standard building plot, but has meaningfully more reach, breakout force and bucket capacity than our K008, so it gets through a day's digging faster.
Best Suited To
- General groundwork and site clearance
- Foundations for extensions and outbuildings
- Drainage and land drain installation
- Landscaping, including larger re-grading jobs
- Domestic and light construction work
Access & Size
up to 1700 kg
up to 2460 mm
990–1240 mm
15.3 hp (11.3 kW)
Its adjustable track width means it can narrow down for a tight gate, then widen out for extra stability once it's on site.
Hiring the U17
Check live availability and select your hire dates online, and we'll arrange delivery straight to site. A 1 Tonne Dumper is the natural pairing for shifting spoil off a U17 job — you can add one during booking. Day, 3-day and weekly rates are on our pricing page.
Delivery Area
Available for hire from Bradbury Plant in Gravesend, with delivery across North Kent and surrounding areas — including Dartford, Maidstone and Sevenoaks. See our Areas We Cover section for the full list.
Check Availability & Book the U17
Pick your dates online and we'll confirm delivery and collection before you book.
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