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Kubota U17-HGS

Series: Kubota Mini Excavator

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The Kubota Mini Excavator series from Kubota includes the U17-HGS. The engine delivers 17.2 hp (11.3 kW), has 3 cylinders, with a displacement of 54,801.6 cm³. The engine comes from Kubota. Rated speed is 2,300 rpm. The unladen weight is 1,680 kg. Ground clearance is 152.4 mm. The tank holds 19.3 litres. The pump delivers 13.2 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 23.1 litres. The engine fitted is the D902-E3. The Kubota Mini Excavator series covers 51 models. Rated output within it ranges from 7.8 to 67.5 hp; the U17-HGS sits in the lower part of that range with 17.2 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the U15 below it with 13.1 hp and the KX018-4 above it with 17.9 hp. 1026 Kubota models across 33 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 13 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine makeKubotacorrect
Engine modelD902-E3correct
Power17.2 hp (11.3 kW)correct
Rated speed2,300 rpmcorrect
Cylinders3correct
Displacement54,801.6 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length3,547.9correct
Ground clearance152.4correct
Unladen weight1,680 kgcorrect

Working data

Pump flow13.2 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity23.1 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity19.3 lcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 6.7 kW/t (11 kW / 1.7 t)

Stronger than 15% of the mini excavators in the register — out of 400 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Kubota U17-HGS have?

The Kubota U17-HGS delivers 17.2 hp.

How much does the Kubota U17-HGS weigh?

The unladen weight is 1,680 kg.

What engine does the Kubota U17-HGS have?

3 cylinders, 54,802 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

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  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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