Excellent service! And an excellent machine! Helped me out at short notice. Wouldn’t hesitate to use again. Highly recommend!
Delivered on time, machines feel brand new, very polite staff, easy to book, will now be using this company for all my digger hires, honest review from a general builder who has had plenty of digger hires from other companies that aren’t as good as Breckland plant and tool hire
Great service from Start to finish would definitely recommend and use again
Kubota U-17 Digger — compact power for tight sites
The Kubota U-17 is a zero-tail swing mini digger built for contractors who need muscle in confined spaces. Lightweight yet robust, it’s perfect for trenching, drainage, landscaping and small demolition where access is restricted.
What this machine does
The U-17 is a true compact excavator: short-radius design, hydraulic quick-hitch compatibility and precise controls make it ideal for working close to walls, fences and foundations. It handles trenching for utilities, foundations for garden features, site clearance and small landscaping excavations with ease.
Key specifications & features
- Zero-tail swing design for tight access and safer operation near obstacles
- Compact dimensions for working in gardens, alleyways and urban sites
- Powerful hydraulic performance for digging, lifting and attachments
- Comfortable operator station with easy-to-use controls
- Compatible with standard buckets, augers and hydraulic breakers
Why hire the Kubota U-17 from Breckland Plant Hire
Hiring the U-17 keeps costs down and your schedule flexible. For one-off jobs or short-term projects it’s far cheaper than buying, and you avoid storage, servicing and depreciation. We keep machines well maintained and safety-checked, so you turn up and get on with the job. Read more on why micro diggers suit tight Norfolk sites in our feature Excavation Excellence: Mastering Micro Diggers and Site Dumpers.
Operator and safety notes
- Operators should be familiar with compact excavator controls and safe digging procedures.
- Always locate underground services before digging — use a cable avoidance tool where required and consult plans.
- Wear appropriate PPE: hi-vis, steel-toe boots, gloves and eye protection.
- Keep bystanders clear and observe bank stability when working close to excavations.
- Attachments must be correctly fitted and hydraulics checked before use.
This Kubota U-17 Digger is available for hire now from our Breckland depot in Attleborough. We deliver across Norfolk and Suffolk within a 20-mile radius of Attleborough and Wymondham — or collect free from depot if you prefer. As a CPA member we offer reliable kit and trade account discounts for regular hires. If you need a compact, dependable machine for tight access work, hire the Kubota U-17 Digger today.
| Rental length | 1 Day, 2 Days, 3 Days, 5 Day Week, Weekend Hire |
| Rental length | 1 Day, 2 Days, 3 Days, 5 Day Week, Weekend Hire |
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Coverage Area
We deliver within a 20-mile radius of our Attleborough, Norfolk depot — covering much of South Norfolk and North Suffolk. Enter your postcode in the booking panel to check instantly, or use our delivery area checker.
Delivery Times
We typically deliver Monday–Friday 7:00am–5:00pm and Saturday mornings. Same-day delivery is available subject to fleet availability — call us before 9am.
Operator & Fuel
Petrol machines are supplied full to full — returned with a full tank. We can supply an operator for most machines — ask when placing your enquiry.
Collection
Self-collection from our Attleborough depot is available and will remove the delivery fee from your hire. Please call ahead so we have your machine ready on arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
We typically deliver next working day for most of Norfolk and Suffolk. Same-day delivery is available — call us before 9am. Delivery is free within 20 miles of our Attleborough depot.
Our minimum hire period is one day. We offer daily, weekly, and long-term monthly rates. Weekly hire offers the best value if you need a machine for a site project.
Most small plant equipment (mini diggers, dumpers, access platforms) requires no special licence. We can supply an experienced operator for larger machines — just ask when you place your enquiry.
We recommend booking as early as you can, particularly in spring and summer when demand peaks. That said, we regularly accommodate last-minute hires — just give us a call and we'll do our best to help.
Call us immediately. We’ll either fix the issue remotely or dispatch a replacement. Machine downtime is rare but when it happens we always respond the same working day.
Yes — just call or email us before your return date and we will extend the hire at the same rate, subject to fleet availability. We are flexible and understand that site projects often run longer than planned.
Kubota U-17 Digger
Hire Rates
| Hire Period | Rate |
|---|---|
| Weekend Hire | £165.00 |
| 1 Day | £95.00 |
| 2 Days | £165.00 |
| 3 Days | £210.00 |
| 5 Day Week | £250.00 |
Minimum 1 day hire.