£70/day + VAT
£84.00 a day inc VAT
Self-drive Hire Rates
| Period | Rate (ex-VAT) | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Day (24h) | £70.00 | £84.00 |
| 2 Days | £145.00 | £174.00 |
| 3 Days | £220.00 | £264.00 |
| Week (7 days) | £295.00 | £354.00 |
| Extra day (after a week) | £55.00 | £66.00 |
| Month (30 days) | £995.00 | £1194.00 |
No insurance needed to hire. You're responsible for the machine while it's with you. You can get a hired-in plant insurance quote at checkout.
Mini Digger Hire Birmingham - Kubota U17-5
Big Performance — Small Footprint
Book Your Rental
Select your desired rental dates.
Dotted dates have one delivery slot left. All times are UK time.
Booked online or by phone? You can cancel within 14 days. See section 17 of our terms.
Prefer to call? 01902 213089
Description
Reliable, efficient and ready to go.
Features & Benefits
- Zero-tail swing for tight urban sites
- Adjustable track width (990–1300 mm)
- 2.3 m dig depth for footings and trenches
- 16 PS engine with auto-idle and fuel efficiency
- Auxiliary hydraulics & quick hitch fitted (our KM55 breaker does not fit this machine - see FAQ)
- Seatbelt beacon + green light for site safety
Specifications
Aux Flow
28 L/min
Dig Depth
2.29 m
Est. Fuel Consumption
1.0–1.5 L/hr
Buckets
12", 24", 36"
Width
100 cm
Operating Weight
1,785 kg
Engine
11.8 kW Kubota
On-Site User Guide
Everything you need to operate this machine safely and confidently.
Using the U17-5 on a Birmingham job
Over a third of Birmingham homes are semi-detached (35.6% in the 2021 Census), and that is the house type the U17-5 suits best. With its tracks pulled in it needs a metre of clear width, then opens out to 1,240 mm once it is through, for a steadier dig.
If you are widening a drive, Birmingham City Council's dropped crossing policy asks for a forecourt at least 4.75 m deep and a crossing at least 2.75 m wide, and only the council's contractors may build it. Get that approval first; the U17-5 then digs out the drive and the high-tip dumper moves the spoil.
South-east of the Birmingham Fault the ground is mostly Mercia Mudstone, which the British Geological Survey calls generally impermeable. Dig a test pit and check the drainage before you commit to a soakaway there.
Before the U17-5 arrives
- Measure the narrowest point between the road and the dig: the U17-5 needs 1.0 m.
- Run a free LinesearchbeforeUdig search for cables and pipes.
- If the drop is inside the A4540 Middleway, mention it when you book: that is the Clean Air Zone.
- Have an adult on site for the handover and the safety briefing.