Kubota U17-5 Mini Excavator

Kubota U17-5 Mini Excavator is a compact excavator designed for trenching, grading and material handling where access and tail-swing clearance matter. The engine automatically returns to idle after the controls remain neutral for four seconds, then restores operating speed when a control moves. Feel the power of the reliable Kubota Engine, hydraulics, and engineering the operator trust, now with enhancements for added safety and comfort.

Contact our team at Kooy Brothers Equipment Ltd. in Toronto, Ontario for current availability, compatible options and a quote.

Features

• Zero Tail Swing, Zero Worries: Forget worrying about obstacles to the side or behind the operator with the U17-5.
• Trusted Kubota Engine Quality: Feel the power of the reliable Kubota Engine, hydraulics, and engineering the operator trust, now with enhancements for added safety and comfort.
• Increased Stability with Expandable Tracks: With this wider footprint, the operator will feel more grounded and sturdy, even in challenging terrain.
• Two Pattern Selector System (TPSS) For Easy Adjustments: Operate in either pattern A (backhoe) or pattern B (excavator) with the Two Pattern Selector System (TPSS) with pilot control hydraulics as standard.
• Auxiliary at Your Fingertips: A joystick-mounted toggle provides proportional auxiliary-flow control while keeping the operator's foot space clear.
• In Your Comfort Zone: With an additional 30 mm of foot room, enjoy extended comfort for the longest work days.
• Versatile Attachments: The loader supports a range of compatible hydraulic tools for material handling and site preparation.
• Thumb Option for Effortless Grabbing: Excavators rely heavily on the quality of their attached tools. Kubota provides a thumb option for the U17-5, transforming it into a multipurpose tool.
• Work Smart With Auto Idle: After the control levers remain in neutral for over 4 seconds, engine RPM automatically idles, swiftly returning to normal upon lever movement.

Specifications

Model

• Model name: U17-5

ROPS / FOPS

• Type: Canopy

Engine

• Make: Kubota
• Model: D902-E4-BH-6EU
• Output (SAE J1995 gross): 12 kW / 16.1 HP
• Output (SAE J1349 net): 11.3 kW / 15.1 HP
• Rated engine speed: 2300 rpm / 2300 rpm
• Displacement: 898 cc / 54.8 cu. in.

Tracks

• Type: Rubber

Dimensions and weight

• Overall length: 3550 mm / 139.7 in
• Overall height: 2370 mm / 93.3 in
• Overall width: 1300 mm / 51.2 in
• Ground clearance: 155 mm / 6.1 in
• Width: 1300 mm / 51.2 in
• Height: 260 mm / 10.2 in
• Max. lift above ground: 280 mm / 11 in
• Max. drop below ground: 205 mm / 8.1 in
• Including operator’s weight @ 175 lbs.: 1770 kg / 3902 lb

Hydraulic system

• Pump capacity: 17.3 l / min / 4.6 gpm
• Bucket: 15.8 kN / 1609 kgf / 3547 lbf
• Arm: 8.7 kN / 887.2 kgf / 1956 lbf

Drive system

• Low: 2.3 km / h / 1.4 mph
• High: 4.4 km / h / 2.7 mph
• Tumbler distance: 1230 mm / 48.4 in
• Crawler length: 1580 mm / 62.2 in
• Shoe width: 230 mm / 9 in
• Ground contact pressure: 0.29 kg / cm2 / 4 psi

Swing system

• Unit swing speed: 9.4 rpm / 9.4 rpm
• Left: 63 deg / 63 deg
• Right: 58 deg / 58 deg

Fluid capacities

• Reservoir: 13 l / 3.4 gal
• System: 21.8 l / 5.8 gal
• Reservoir: 20 l / 5.3 gal