1,720 kg16 hpMarket avg. €21k · 7 listed · 5 below market
Asking prices land at €17k – €25k, around 16% below the market average.
This model sits 16% below the class average across 212 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used Kubota U17 listings currently run from €16,900 to €24,883, with a market average around €21,057. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 7 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Kubota U17 is a compact mini-excavator in the sub-2-tonne class, with an operating weight of 1720 kg and an engine output of 16 hp. It is equipped with a bucket capacity of 0.04 m3, placing it firmly in the entry-level segment of tracked excavators suited to confined working environments. The machine represents Kubota's established presence in the small equipment category across European markets.
Mini-excavators in this weight class are commonly deployed for residential groundworks, drainage installation, landscaping, and utility trenching where site access is restricted. Their compact footprint allows operation in urban environments, walled gardens, and interior demolition projects where larger machines cannot maneuver. Contractors also use machines of this type for auxiliary digging tasks on broader civil engineering sites.
When inspecting a used machine in this class, buyers should assess the condition of the undercarriage components including rubber tracks, rollers, and sprockets, as these represent meaningful wear items on compact excavators. The hydraulic system should be checked for cylinder seal integrity, hose condition, and smooth, responsive boom and bucket movement. Engine hours should be verified against service documentation, and buyers should confirm that scheduled maintenance intervals have been observed. Structural inspection of the boom, dipper arm, and slew ring for cracks or excessive play is also advisable before purchase.
The Kubota U17 carries a European market average price of EUR 22916, with a typical trading range of EUR 15180 to EUR 31620 depending on age, hours, and configuration. This positions it within a competitive segment that includes the Volvo EC18 and the Hitachi ZX17U, both of which occupy a similar operating-weight bracket and attract comparable buyer profiles in the used market.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€21k).
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