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.
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Excavator Hire Newcastle
Machinery Hire Network offers 1.7-tonne excavator hire to the Newcastle area, including the western and northern suburbs closest to us — Wallsend, Maryland, Fletcher, Minmi and Beresfield. The compact Kubota U17 is ideal for Newcastle's tighter urban blocks and established backyards, handling footings, service trenches, drainage, post holes and landscaping excavation where a larger machine simply won't fit. Delivery to Newcastle is on a distance-based rate from our Cessnock depot; depot collection is also available.
Available machinery in Newcastle
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 Newcastle
Alongside daily hire, we offer a weekend excavator package (Friday afternoon to Monday morning) that suits homeowners and part-time projects around Newcastle. 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 Newcastle
Newcastle is around 40 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 Newcastle and surrounds including Wallsend, Maryland, Fletcher, Minmi, Beresfield, Hexham and Cardiff. Pickup is from our depot at Cessnock NSW 2325.
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver machinery to Newcastle?
Yes, we deliver across the Newcastle area from our Cessnock depot on a distance-based delivery rate. The suburbs closest to us — Wallsend, Fletcher, Beresfield, Hexham — are the most economical to deliver to.
Is the 1.7t excavator suitable for small Newcastle blocks?
Yes — at 1.7 tonnes it fits through standard access gates and works well on tight urban sites, while still having the digging depth for footings and trenches.
Can I collect the machine myself instead of paying delivery?
Yes. You're welcome to collect from our Cessnock depot with a suitable tow vehicle, which avoids the delivery charge.
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