1,720 kg15 hpMarket avg. €16k · 5 listed · 3 below market
Asking prices land at €10k – €21k, around 38% below the market average.
This model sits 39% below the class average across 191 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used Hitachi ZX17U listings currently run from €9,700 to €20,980, with a market average around €15,540. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 5 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Hitachi ZX17U is a compact mini-excavator in the sub-2-tonne class, with an operating weight of 1720 kg and an engine output of 15 hp. Its bucket capacity of 0.034 m3 places it firmly in the micro-excavator segment, designed for confined-access work where a minimal footprint is essential. The ZX17U is built on Hitachi's established hydraulic platform, carrying the brand's construction-equipment heritage into the smallest excavator category.
Machines of this class are used predominantly in residential construction, landscaping, and utility trenching where site access is restricted, such as rear gardens, narrow passages, and indoor demolition projects. The sub-2-tonne operating weight allows transport on a standard trailer without specialist haulage, reducing mobilisation complexity. Secondary applications include pipeline work, drainage installation, and light civil groundworks in urban environments.
Inspection of the undercarriage is the primary priority for any machine in this class: examine rubber track wear, tension, and roller condition, as track replacement is a significant cost item. Check all hydraulic hoses and couplings for weeping or cracking, paying particular attention to the boom and bucket cylinder seals. Verify that the swing bearing moves smoothly without excessive play. Review the service history for evidence of filter and fluid changes in line with manufacturer intervals. Confirm that the quick-hitch mechanism, if fitted, locks positively and that any included attachments are function-tested on site. On zero-tail-swing variants, inspect the slew ring area and counterweight mounting for signs of impact damage from confined-space operation. A cold-start test is advisable to assess engine smoke and hydraulic response before any purchase decision is made.
The Hitachi ZX17U competes directly with the JCB 16C-1 and the Bobcat E17 in the sub-2-tonne micro-excavator segment. Against the JCB 16C-1, buyers typically weigh Hitachi's hydraulic system reputation and dealer network coverage. Against the Bobcat E17, the comparison often centres on cab ergonomics and attachment compatibility, as Bobcat maintains a broad quick-coupler ecosystem. Within this segment, the attributes that drive a unit toward the higher end of its price band are low recorded hours, the presence of a zero-tail-swing configuration, a verified service history, and the inclusion of additional attachments such as hydraulic breakers or auger drives. Machines in poor undercarriage condition, with worn rubber tracks or unserviced final drives, sit toward the lower end. Dealer-fitted accessories, a ROPS/TOPS certified canopy, and recent track replacement are positive value indicators across all three competing models.
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