Kubota U17 1.7T Excavator
1.7-tonne mini excavator with 300 mm & 450 mm buckets, ripper and trailer. 8 machine hours/day, weekend package available.
Excavator Hire · NSW
Excavator Hire Hunter Valley
Machinery Hire Network hires the Kubota U17 1.7-tonne excavator right across the Hunter Valley. Based in Cessnock in the heart of the wine country, we're well placed to service vineyard and rural properties around Pokolbin, Lovedale, Rothbury and Branxton, as well as residential and trade work throughout the valley. The 1.7t excavator handles trenching, footings, drainage, post holes with the auger, irrigation lines and landscaping excavation — the kind of work common on Hunter Valley acreage and vineyard blocks.
Available machinery in Hunter Valley
Auger & attachment hire
Auger drive with 300 mm and 450 mm augers for post holes and footings, plus a tilt mud bucket — added to the excavator hire.
Weekend & auger hire in Hunter Valley
Alongside daily hire, we offer a weekend excavator package (Friday afternoon to Monday morning) that suits homeowners and part-time projects around Hunter Valley. If you're digging post holes or footings, add the auger drive with a 300 mm or 450 mm auger — handy for fencing, decking, pergolas and vineyard work. Attachments and weekend rates are shown transparently on the excavator page before you enquire.
Pickup & delivery for Hunter Valley
the Hunter Valley is around 10 km from our Cessnock depot. Delivery is charged on a distance-based rate (per delivery and per collection), or you can collect from the depot with a suitable tow vehicle.
Service area: we service Hunter Valley and surrounds including Cessnock, Pokolbin, Branxton, Greta, Lovedale, Rothbury and Singleton. Pickup is from our depot at Cessnock NSW 2325.
Frequently asked questions
What areas of the Hunter Valley do you service?
We're based in Cessnock and regularly service Pokolbin, Lovedale, Rothbury, Branxton, Greta and the surrounding valley. Delivery is charged by distance from our depot, or you can collect.
Can the excavator be used on vineyard and rural properties?
Yes — the 1.7t excavator suits irrigation trenching, post holes with the auger attachment, drainage and general groundwork on vineyard and acreage blocks, and it travels on its own trailer.
Do you offer weekend excavator hire in the Hunter Valley?
Yes, we offer a weekend package (Friday afternoon to Monday morning) alongside daily hire, which works well for part-time and owner-builder projects.
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