The Kubota U17-5 is a next-generation 1.7-tonne mini excavator launched in early 2025 as a replacement for the U17-3 series. It features a zero-tail swing design, a modernized operator station with 30mm more foot space, and standard LED work lights for enhanced visibility.
New & Enhanced Features
The U17-5 introduces several upgrades over its predecessor to improve efficiency and operator comfort:
Making Hire Easy
All of our hire equipment is available on flexible, open-ended terms, making it ideal for both short-term and long-term projects. Simply browse, book, and arrange delivery at a time that suits you.
We supply both trade and DIY customers, with or without an account, offering transparent pricing and straightforward terms every time.
When your job is complete, just let us know and we’ll arrange collection. Your hire continues until you tell us otherwise, so there’s no pressure and no rushing.
With Express Hire, hiring equipment has never been easier.
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What can you expect to be delivered?
What do I need to know?
| 1 Day | 2 Days | Weekly | Daily charge after 1st week | Optional extras available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £90 | £162 | £228 | 1/5th of weekly rate | Toothless Buckets |
| £45.60 | Hydraulic Breaker | |||
| Equipment supplied full of fuel please see CHARGES should this item need cleaning on return. | Post Hole Auger | |||
| Theft Only Insurance: £15 per week (carries £1000 excess should claim occur – T&C’s apply). You must have theft cover to hire from us. | ||||
All prices shown are include VAT, but are subject to fuel used, delivery, collection, cleaning (if necessary) and theft insurance.
ALL HIRES ARE OPEN ENDED AND WE WILL NOT CEASE CHARGING OR COLLECT UNTIL YOU CONTACT US!
We offer delivery and collection to Dorset, West Hampshire, South Wiltshire and East Somerset.
Collection from head office in Poole also available. All services Monday – Friday 07:30 – 17:00 excluding holidays.
| Postcode Areas | Zone | Price (each way) |
|---|---|---|
| BH12 – BH18 | Zone 1 | £12.00 |
| BH1 – BH5, BH7 – BH11, BH20-BH22 | Zone 2 | £15.00 |
| BH6, BH19, BH23, BH24, BH31, DT11 | Zone 3 | £18.00 |
| BH25 (New Milton), DT1, DT2, DT3 | Zone 4 | £24.00 |
| BH25 (Barton on Sea), SO41 (Hordle), SO43, DT4, SP5 3**, SP5 4**, SP5 5**, SP6 | Zone 5 | £42.00 |
| SO40, So42, DT10, SP1, SP2 | Zone 6 | £54.00 |
| SO14 – SO20, SO41 (Lymington), SO45 – SO53, DT5, SP3, SP5 1**, SP5 2**, SP7, SP8 | Zone 7 | £66.00 |
| SO30 – SO31, DT6, BA11 – BA14, BA20 – BA21, TA17 – TA18 | Zone 8 | £78.00 |
| SO21 – SO24, SO32, DT7 – DT9, BA7 – BA9, BA15 – BA16, BA22, SP4, SP9 – SP10, TA12 – TA16, TA19 – TA20, EX13 – EX14 | Zone 9 | £90.00 |
| BA1 – BA6, BA10, TA10 – TA11, EX12 | Zone 10 | £102.00 |
| EX15 – EX16 | Zone 11 | £114.00 |
| TA7 | Zone 12 | £150.00 |
| SP11, TA1 – TA6, TA8 – TA9, TA21 – TA24, EX1 – EX11 all areas are price on application | £POA |
Other areas: P.O.A.
Model : Canopy
“Express Eddy” is a social media profile set up to assist clients with videos and support in using our equipment. The channel is available here EXPRESS EDDY
How to adjust the tracks – link to YouTube
This machine has a standard manual hitch, video from our supplier below
There are no additional YouTube videos for this product