Earthmoving and Transport
1.7 Ton Excavator — Kobelco SK17SR
The Kobelco SK17SR is a compact 1.7 tonne mini excavator for tight access digging, trenching, drainage preparation, landscaping, small footings and residential earthmoving. It is a practical hire option when you need more digging ability than a very small excavator, but still need a machine that can work around narrow access, fences, walls and established sites.
What You Get On Hire
A compact Kobelco mini excavator suited to trade, landscaping and residential site work around Greenbank, Greenbank, Logan, Brisbane and nearby service areas.
Key Features
- 1.7 tonne mini excavator size class
- Compact short-radius design for restricted areas
- Retractable crawler width for tight access
- Extendable working width for better stability on site
- Suitable for trenching, drainage, landscaping and small excavation tasks
- Useful for working near fences, walls, buildings and narrow side access areas
- Can support small-site earthmoving without needing a larger machine
- Kobelco mini excavator build with practical digging reach and depth for residential and trade jobs
Specifications
- Model: Kobelco SK17SR
- Machine mass: 1,710 kg
- Transport dimensions: approximately 3.45 m long x 1.28 m wide x 2.3 m high
- Maximum digging depth: approximately 2.2 m
- Maximum digging reach: approximately 3.81 m
- Rated power output: 10.1 kW
- Bucket digging force: 15.2 kN
- Arm crowding force: 8.5 kN
- Fuel tank capacity: 20 L
- Hydraulic oil tank capacity: 16.5 L
- Crawler width: retracts to approximately 950 mm and extends to approximately 1,280 mm
- Canopy: four-post canopy with ROPS and FOPS design
Included With Hire
- Kobelco SK17SR mini excavator
- Standard machine handover information
- Basic hire guidance before use
- Invoice and hire contract through the booking flow
- Manual or machine information where available
- Pre-hire condition check where required
Bucket sizes, attachments, auger options or extra accessories should be confirmed before booking so we can match the machine setup to your job.
Usage & Suitability
This 1.7 tonne excavator is suitable for:
- Residential trenching
- Drainage preparation
- Small footing excavation
- Landscaping and garden reshaping
- Retaining wall preparation
- Service trench work
- Small site cuts and clean-up
- Tight-access excavation around homes, sheds, fences and boundary lines
- Trade jobs where a compact machine is easier to position than a larger excavator
It may not be the right choice for heavy bulk excavation, large commercial earthworks, deep trenching beyond its rated reach, or sites that need a larger machine. For very narrow access, the 0.8 Ton Excavator — Kobelco SK008 may be a better option. For bigger digging capacity, a larger excavator may be more suitable.
Power, Fuel & Operation Notes
The Kobelco SK17SR is a fuel-powered mini excavator with a verified 20 L fuel tank. Fuel requirements and return expectations should be checked when booking.
The operator should be comfortable using compact earthmoving equipment and should follow the supplied handover information and manual guidance. If you need help choosing between dry hire and other support options, ask us before booking.
Transport & Delivery Notes
The SK17SR is a compact machine, but transport still needs to be planned properly. Site access, driveway width, ground conditions, unloading space and transport method should be checked before hire.
Delivery and collection may be available within the Flourish Hire service area, including nearby suburbs within 50 km where suitable. Delivery is charged one-way from depot to site where applicable. A site contact with ID must be present for handover.
If you plan to tow or collect the machine, confirm towing capacity, trailer requirements, tie-down needs and access details before booking.
Safety & Practical Notes
- Check access width, overhead clearance and ground conditions before booking
- Confirm underground services before any digging
- Avoid using the machine on unsafe slopes or unstable ground
- Do not use the excavator for lifting unless the job has been discussed and approved as suitable
- Keep bystanders clear of the working area
- Follow supplied machine guidance and return the excavator reasonably clean
- Confirm bucket or attachment requirements before hire
Built For Narrow Access Digging Without Dropping Too Much Capability
The Kobelco SK17SR is useful when the job is too much for hand digging or a micro excavator, but too tight for a larger machine. Its retractable crawler width helps with access through tighter areas, while the wider working stance helps once the machine is positioned on site.
This makes it a strong choice for residential drainage, small retaining wall preparation, garden excavation, service trenches, side-access work and backyard earthmoving. It is especially useful on established properties where space is limited and the machine needs to work close to fences, walls, sheds or landscaping.
Choose this excavator when you need a compact digging machine with useful reach and depth for small-to-medium excavation tasks. Choose a smaller machine if access is extremely tight. Choose a larger excavator if the job involves heavier digging, larger volumes of material or deeper excavation.
Short Hire Notes
Minimum hire is 24 hours. Flourish Hire uses the same rates every day, including weekends and public holidays. We are open Monday to Sunday, 6:30 am to 6:00 pm, with no after-hours pickup or return.
Delivery and collection may be available within 50 km where suitable for the machine and site. Fuel-powered equipment should be returned full, reasonably clean and ready for inspection.
FAQs
What jobs is the Kobelco SK17SR excavator suitable for?
It is suited to compact excavation work such as trenching, drainage preparation, landscaping, small footings, retaining wall preparation, service trenches and residential earthmoving where access is limited.
Is this excavator suitable for tight access sites?
Yes, it is designed for restricted-space work. The crawlers can retract to approximately 950 mm, which helps with narrow access. You should still measure gates, side access, turning space, overhead clearance and ground conditions before booking.
How deep can the Kobelco SK17SR dig?
The verified maximum digging depth is approximately 2.2 m. Actual usable depth depends on site conditions, access, operator experience and the type of digging required.
How wide is the machine?
The crawlers retract to approximately 950 mm and extend to approximately 1,280 mm. The wider stance is useful once the machine is in position, while the narrower setting can help with access.
Is this better than the 0.8 Ton Kobelco SK008?
The SK17SR offers more digging capability than the smaller 0.8 tonne machine, so it can be better for trenching, drainage and general residential earthworks. The SK008 may be better where access is extremely narrow or the site cannot take a larger machine.
Can I use attachments with this excavator?
Attachment availability should be confirmed before booking. Do not assume augers, extra buckets, breakers or other attachments are included unless they are listed or confirmed by Flourish Hire.
Can Flourish Hire deliver this excavator?
Delivery and collection may be available within the local service area where suitable. Share your site location, access details, unloading space and hire dates so delivery options can be checked.
What should I prepare before hiring this excavator?
Measure access width, check overhead clearance, confirm ground conditions, mark the digging area and locate underground services before work starts. Also confirm whether you need any specific bucket or attachment.
Does the excavator need to be returned clean and fuelled?
Yes, fuel-powered equipment should be returned full and reasonably clean. Heavy mud, waste or avoidable mess may delay return inspection, so basic cleaning before return is recommended.
Good size for backyard trenching where a bigger machine would have been awkward. The compact width made access planning easier.
Useful for drainage prep and small excavation work. It had enough reach for the job without feeling oversized for a residential site.
Worked well around fences and narrow areas. Measuring the access before booking made the hire much easier.
A practical choice when hand digging would have taken too long. The machine size suited the tight space better than a larger excavator.
Helpful for landscaping preparation where we needed controlled digging, not a big bulk earthmoving machine.
Why Choose Flourish Hire For This Excavator
Flourish Hire gives you a local equipment hire option for compact earthmoving work around Greenbank, Greenbank, Logan, Brisbane and nearby suburbs. The Kobelco SK17SR is a useful machine for residential and trade jobs where access, machine size and digging capability all matter.
We help customers think through the practical details before hire, including site access, transport, delivery, machine handover and whether this 1.7 tonne excavator is the right fit compared with a smaller or larger option. Booking is handled through the online hire system, with clear hire information and payment through the booking flow.
For excavator hire, the right machine choice matters. Share the job type, access width, ground conditions and required digging depth so we can help you confirm whether this Kobelco SK17SR suits the work.
Phone Number
Mobile: 0455 494 558
E-Mail & Working Hours
dhillon@flourishhire.com.au
Monday - Sunday: 6:30 am – 6:00 pm
Address
122-128 Teviot Rd, Greenbank QLD 4124, AustraliaAll Equipment List
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