Earthmoving

Kubota U17-3HG — 1.7T Excavator

Compact 1.7-tonne excavator for trenching, footings, drainage, landscaping and site prep. Comes with buckets, ripper and trailer — build your hire and see the price below.

Included with every hire
  • 300 mm digging bucket
  • 450 mm digging bucket
  • Ripper
  • Trailer
  • Reasonable minor cleaning
Machine hours & towing
Included — daily8 machine hours/day
Included — weekend16 machine hours total
Excess machine hours$35 + GST per hour
Towing allowance100 km total per hire
Excess trailer travel$0.75 + GST per km

Longer-distance towing is subject to approval.

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1–2 days $300 + GST/day · 3+ days $285 + GST/day · 8 machine hrs/day · 100 km towing incl

Optional attachments

Both + GST and GST-inclusive totals shown. Attachments are charged at the rates shown for the selected hire period. Fuel returned full. Delivery and any excess hours/km, cleaning or damage are additional and confirmed at booking.

Security Bond $2,000 pre-auth

A $2,000 card pre-authorisation is required before the machine or vehicle is released. The amount is held on the nominated card and released after return once the equipment has been inspected and all applicable hire charges are finalised. The bond does not limit the hirer’s liability under the hire agreement.

Specifications

Machine specifications

Make and modelKubota U17-3HG
Class1.7-tonne excavator
Included buckets300 mm & 450 mm
IncludedRipper & trailer
Max hours/day8 machine hours
Excess hours$35 + GST/hr
Suitable for

What you can use it for

  • Trenching for services and drainage
  • Footings and foundations
  • Landscaping and site prep
  • Post holes and augering (with auger drive)
  • Rock and hard-ground ripping
  • General property and rural work

Fuel & cleaning

  • Return with the agreed fuel level / full tank
  • If not returned full, refuelling charges apply
  • Reasonable minor cleaning is included
  • Excessive mud, clay, concrete or abnormal cleaning is charged separately
Availability

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Indicative availability for the Kubota excavator. Confirm your exact dates when you enquire.

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Build your hire above, then send it through. Your selection and estimated price come with the enquiry. Machinery Hire Network will confirm availability, eligibility and final costs. Bond and security are confirmed during the enquiry process.

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