EX17U Hitachi excavator specs & dimensions (2001 - 2026)

Hitachi EX17U is a mini excavator manufactured since 2001. It has a weight of 1.725 tons and a track width of 230 mm. The transpor…

Hitachi EX17U is a mini excavator manufactured since 2001. It has a weight of 1.725 tons and a track width of 230 mm. The transport dimensions are 3.55 meters in length, 1.3 meters in width, and 2.39 meters in height. The machine features a tear-out force of 14.8 kN, a dredging depth of 1.75 meters, and a maximum horizontal reach of 3.8 meters. The bucket width is 0.45 meters with a capacity of 0.045 cubic meters.

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Technical specs - EX17U Hitachi

Specification

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Weight
1.73 t
Transport length
3.55 m
Transport width
1.3 m
Transport height
2.39 m
Bucket capacity
0.045 m³
Bucket width
0.45 m
Track width
230 mm
Driver protection
KbR
Max. Reach horizontal
3.8 m
Dredging depth
1.75 m
Tear-out force
14.8 kN
Engine manuf.
Isuzu
Engine type
3YB1
Engine power
9.2 kW
Displacement
0.95 l
Revolutions at max torque
2300 rpm
No. of cylinders
3

More technical details, like: bucket capacity min., bucket capacity max., standard tyres, model series, dimension lxwxh, max. torque, cylinder bore x stroke, emission level are available in the full technical specs.

Basic model with standard bucket

Special equipment

Track adjustment
No
Rubber track
No
Blade
No
Aircondition
No
Quick hitch hydr.
No
Quick hitch mech.
No

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Hitachi EX17U FAQ

When was the Hitachi EX17U manufactured?

The Hitachi EX17U was first produced in 2001.

How much does the Hitachi EX17U mini excavator weigh?

The Hitachi EX17U mini excavator weighs 1.73 tons.

What are the transport dimensions of the Hitachi EX17U mini excavator?

The Hitachi EX17U has a transport length of 3.55 meters, a transport width of 1.3 meters, and a transport height of 2.39 meters.

What is the track width of the Hitachi EX17U mini excavator?

The Hitachi EX17U mini excavator has a track width of 230 mm.

What are the excavation performance specifications of the Hitachi EX17U mini excavator?

The Hitachi EX17U mini excavator has a dredging depth of 1.75 meters and a maximum horizontal reach of 3.8 meters.

What is the tear-out force of the Hitachi EX17U mini excavator?

The Hitachi EX17U mini excavator has a tear-out force of 14.8 kN.

What are the specifications of the primary work tool bucket on the Hitachi EX17U mini excavator?

The primary work tool bucket of the Hitachi EX17U has a capacity of 0.045 cubic meters and a width of 0.45 meters.

What operator safety and support features does the Hitachi EX17U have?

The Hitachi EX17U is equipped with a cabin that includes ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) for driver protection.

How much is a Hitachi EX17U Mini excavator (2001u20132025) worth?

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Hitachi EX17U overview

Hitachi EX17U features overview

Hitachi excavators have one of the highest owner satisfaction ratings on all brands, especially when it comes to smooth, multi-functional control, reliable production and low operating costs. They find that the EX17U is no exception. It was designed and built with the same high standards of quality control and field roughness you expected from Hitachi. The carbody body is extremely robust. It comes with a side step for easy access and an easily removable machine cover. The ‘ultra short radius' rear end of the body always remains within the undercarriage width. Similar boom/stick design as in larger models for extreme applications. Bucket cylinder hose is housed inside armways for protection. The hydraulic attachment package is standard. Plumbed for hydraulic attachment kit. The boom cylinders and arm cylinders are dampened at the lift end to absorb shocks. (BoomZylinders: Cushed outboard only). An antidrift valve reduces front attachment linkage. HN bushings are used on all front attachments.

. Control valve for additional hydraulic port. Hydraulic version for attachments. Operator control switch for hydraulic approach EL options. Steel track L-Service Service Feqkturen. Swing gear grease bathed for extended maintenance intervals of up to 500 hours. Swivel reduction transmission lubricated with hydraulic oil. No gear oil changes required. Hydraulic oil change interval at 4000 hours (with Hitachi Super EX 4646HN Oil). Made of aluminum bolt mounted radiator and oil cooler for high resistance to corrosion. Green chromatized treated bolts for high resistance to corrosion. Water separator provided in order to prevent water entering the fuel line. Bucket cylinder hose accommodated as a hit cylinder hose inside the inner arm. Wettyp multi-plate swing stabilizer parking brake, interlocked together with the locking lever, provided for transport. Easy disconnectable machine cover. Engine lid opens widely from light maintenance.... For easy servicing... E l specifi cally Close Operating weight The operating weight: 4-Seller tube is set on indoorally according to your needs (30°C) High capacity can be increased by 460 mm (1 m/h + 6 km / 1 ft), 12 kg (2 k x 2 kW RPM3) Low power consumption –

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Hydraulics

Ultra-compact yet powerful, the H itachi EX 17U proves to be productive moneymaker on your jobsites over and over again. Climb up for a hammer or other powered attachments thanks to the standard swing boom near pavements and walls towards parallel digging without straddlin g. Utilize the al ready-pl u m bed hydraulics attachment package for a hammer or other driven attachments. Load it up and trail it around as with a skid steerput he was working and letting him make money. The EX17U is a tough excavator.

Other features

The instrument bay is logically arranged and easy to read - even in bright light. The functional and comfortable workplace means high productivity. The well-proven lsuzu 3YB1 diesel engine meets all EPA and CARB requirements, rated at 12.3 hp, 2 kw). Engine cover opens wide for easy maintenance. Choose a high speed for fast job-to-iob travel and low speed for powerful, stable ride and blade operation. Standard rubber track 9" (230 mm) is optional. A steel rail is optional. Although the EX17U is small in size, it features features such as an additional hydraulic valve, proven boom/stick design plus a robust dozer blade. The cab is comfortably and ergonomically designed.

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