These quality zero swing Kubota U17-3 excavators are powerful and well balanced, designed to dig fast and hard, even in congested conditions. Ideal for medium sized projects, they're our most popular excavator. They come with 2 ground penetrating buckets and 1 mud bucket, and they also come on their own trailer - you just need a vehicle with 2T towing capacity. An optional post hole auger attachment is also available, which will require a 2.5T towing capacity. Need it delivered? Use the delivery calculator below to estimate the delivery charge. Diesel is extra.SPECIFICATIONS: Height 2400mm and roll cage cannot be removed. Too high? Check out our 1T excavator; Width tracks in 1000mm, width tracks out 1250mm. Too wide? Check out our 1T excavator.INCLUSIONS: Hours of use included per hire: 24-hours-8 hours, weekend-9 hours, 1-week-40 hours, 4-weeks-160 hours. Most customers stay well within this, but any excess hours are charged at 1/13th of the 24-hour rate.
Our GST inclusive hire rates
4 Hours
$311
24 Hours
$355
Weekend
$399
1 week
$1,065
4 weeks
$3,195
Need it delivered? Estimate the delivery charge here:
Key safety, hire and transport info:
Will tow behind your 2 tonne towing capacity vehicle
Trailer included in hire
Suitable eye protection is required
Hearing protection is required
Suitable protective mask is required
Not sure if this is the tool you need? Ask our experts on 9874 8444
They have heaps of great equipment and it seems in good condition. always helpful in choosing the right size and power you need for the job and at prices consistently lower than other hire companies . They have become my go to place for my reno.
Michael, Apr 09, 2025
Great business. Good equipment and helpful staff.
Jackson, Mar 27, 2025
Very professional and customer friendly. Would highly recommend using Vermont Hire for all your hire needs. Great range and quality products.
Jason, Feb 10, 2025
The team at Vermont Hire were great. Fair and reasonable hire charges. Smooth pick up and return process. Good tuition on the use of equipment. Excellent out of hours back up support. Highly recommended them.
Tim, Jan 28, 2025
Excellent service from first contact. The whole process of hiring was smooth with equipment delivered on time & collected promptly for a fair cost which enabled us to concentrate on the job.
David, Dec 12, 2024
Good guys, good equipment and reasonable rates. Very easy to work with them, cant ask for much more.
David, Dec 02, 2024
Rick is amazing, so helpful. Can’t recommend enough
Bianca, Nov 27, 2024
When ever I need to hire equipment Vermont Hire have the item and it is always in good condition and working well. This makes completion of the task much easier.
Roger, Nov 25, 2024
Absolutely fantastic service, priced well below competitors, with excellent and friendly staff. Super helpful with no stuffing around.
Campbell, Nov 21, 2024
What more could I ask for? The staff were pleasant, the equipment was well presented and in excellent order and the fees very competitive.
