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Kubota U17 weight and specsMini excavator

The Kubota U17 mini excavator has an operating weight of 3,693 lb (1,675 kg). For transport it is 11 ft 7 in long, 3 ft 3 in wide and 7 ft 8 in high.

From authorized dealer listings
Operating weight
3,693 lb1,675 kg1.68 t
Engine power
15.1 hp (11.3 kW)
Max dig depth
7 ft 7 in (2.31 m)
Tail swing
Reduced (compact radius)
Operating weight

3,693lb 1,675kg 1.68t

1.85 US tons, 1.68 metric tonnes

Transport L × W × H
11 ft 7 in × 3 ft 3 in × 7 ft 8 in
Data source
Authorized dealer listing
Last checked
October 6, 2026

Hauling the U17

Plan for a trailer payload above 3,693 lb plus buckets and attachments. Loaded height is about 12 ft 8 in on a 60 in flatbed deck and 11 ft on a 40 in step deck. Check truck and container options.

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    Federal rules: a combination with a GCWR of 26,001 lb or more, towing over 10,000 lb GVWR, needs a Class A CDL for commercial driving (49 CFR 383.91). Equipment of 10,000 lb or more needs at least four tiedowns (49 CFR 393.130), with a combined working load limit of at least half the cargo weight (49 CFR 393.106). States can add rules.

    Full specifications

    Weight
    Operating weight3,693 lb (1,675 kg)
    Ground pressure3.8 psi (26.2 kPa)
    Transport dimensions
    Length11 ft 7 in (3.53 m)
    Width3 ft 3 in (0.99 m)
    Height7 ft 8 in (2.34 m)
    Track shoe width9.1 in (231 mm)
    Engine
    EngineKubota D902-E4
    Power (as published)15.1 hp (11.3 kW)
    Digging
    Max dig depth7 ft 7 in (2.31 m)
    Max reach at ground12 ft 7 in (3.84 m)
    Bucket breakout force3,417 lbf (15.2 kN)
    Tail swingReduced (compact radius)

    How it compares

    The Kubota U17 next to the closest mini excavators by weight. Select a column to sort.

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    John Deere 26G 5,780 lb2,622 kg2.62 t 4 ft 11 in 8 ft
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    Common questions

    How much does the Kubota U17 weigh?

    Operating weight: 3,693 lb (1,675 kg). Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.

    How big is the Kubota U17?

    Transport length 11 ft 7 in, transport width 3 ft 3 in, transport height 7 ft 8 in.

    What trailer do I need to haul a Kubota U17?

    One with a payload rating above 3,693 lb plus the weight of any buckets and attachments. At 7 ft 8 in tall it stays under 13 ft 6 in on a typical 60 in flatbed deck.

    Do I need a CDL to haul a Kubota U17?

    Not necessarily. A Class A CDL is required for commercial driving when the combined GVWR is 26,001 lb or more and the trailer is rated over 10,000 lb. A 3,693 lb machine can often go on a trailer rated 10,000 lb or less, but check the trailer’s rating and your state’s rules.

    Sources and verification

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    Weights change with cab, counterweight, tracks and attachments. The serial plate on the machine is the final word. Report a correction.