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Yuchai Americas U17 Excavator – Compact Powerhouse for Tight Spaces
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Yuchai Americas U17 Excavator – Compact Efficiency for Tight Spaces
Yuchai Americas U17  Excavator – Compact Power for Precision Digging
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Yuchai U17 Excavator

1.Powerful Kubota Engine

2.Exceptional Uphill Performance

3.High Efficiency and Low Fuel Consumption

4.Telescopic Chassis, Solid and Reliable

5.Swiftly Detachable Canopy

6.Easy Maintenance

7.Equipped with Standard Rubber Tracks

Yuchai Americas U17 excavator, yellow and black, featuring compact design with extended boom arm and bucket, tracked chassis, and protective operator canopy

Adaptability

Upper arm, deflection, tailless, interchangeable track, more than 40 kinds of attachments, two columns canopy & four columns canopy & cabin interchangeable

Improved Stability

Internal pipes, cast steel end, telescopic chassis

Improved Comfort

High back seat, improved control system

Yuchai Americas Excavator Engine Closeup

YANMAR engine

  • Power/Speed 11.8/2300 (kW/ RPM)
Yuchai Americas hydraulic pump and valve body assembly, showing intricate mechanical components for heavy machinery

Load sensitive system

  • The movement is light, swift, powerful, coordinated and efficient.
  • The load sensitive control system has lower power consumption and higher efficiency than conventional hydraulic system.
  • High efficiency and low power consumption save fuel and reduce heat of hydraulic system.
Yuchai Americas excavator undercarriage close-up, showing track links, pivot joint, and hydraulic components, demonstrating robust construction

Telescopic chassis

  • The chassis can narrow to 39 inches at the narrowest, extend to 49 inches, and can pass through narrow passages.
Yuchai Americas excavator track assembly, featuring heavy-duty rubber treads and steel undercarriage, showcasing durable construction equipment components

Interchangeable track

  • Rubber tracks are standard version. Rubber tracks and steel tracks can be Interchanged without support wheel.

Yuchai Excavators: American-Grade Quality, Globally Recognized

Since 1989, Yuchai Heavy Industry has been pioneering the excavator market. As first company to produce and export excavators worldwide, we’ve grown to become the country’s largest manufacturer and exporter of compact excavators.

Why Choose Yuchai?

  • 30+ years of engineering excellence

  • Cutting-edge technology backed by national high-tech enterprise status

  • Rigorous quality control meeting international standards

  • Competitive pricing without compromising on performance

  • Robust after-sales support and parts availability

Experience the Yuchai Difference Join countless satisfied customers across the globe who trust Yuchai for their excavation needs. Our commitment to innovation and quality ensures you get a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solution for your projects.

Yuchai Excavators: Built on Tradition, Engineered for the Future

Logo of Yuchai Americas featuring a red stylized Y symbol, YUCHAI in large dark gray letters, YUCHAI HEAVY INDUSTRY in er text below, and AMERICAS in the top right corner.

Full Pilot Control

More comfortable driving experience and smoother movement.

The Boom Can Be Deflected Left and Right

Maximum left deflection angle of boom is 60°. Maximum right deflection angle of boom is 55°. It improves the flexibility of the excavator bucket, reduces the working space, so that the bucket can rotate when the machine body and boom remain stationary.

Interchangeable

Two columns canopy → four columns cabin. The cab is interchangeable.

Versatile Attachments for Any Job

Transform your excavator into a multi-purpose powerhouse with our extensive range of attachments:

  • Hydraulic hammers for demolition

  • Specialized buckets for various materials

  • Quick-change systems for rapid tool switching

  • Wood grapples for forestry applications

  • Precision grab pliers for delicate handling

  • Clearing buckets for landscaping

  • Clamshell buckets for bulk material handling

  • Drilling tools for foundation work

  • Lawn mowers for vegetation management

With over 40 key configurations available, your Yuchai excavator adapts to diverse job sites and tasks. From construction to landscaping, demolition to agriculture – one machine, endless possibilities.

Boost your productivity and expand your service offerings with Yuchai’s comprehensive attachment lineup.

Yuchai Americas excavator attachments including auger, grapple, bucket, and hammer, showcasing versatile tools for construction and demolition

Specification

Excavator Model – U17
Imperial UnitsMetric Units
Basic parameter  
Machine weight3,792 lbs1720 kg
Bucket capacity0.065 yd³0.05 m³
Width of bucket18.5 in470 mm
Performance parameter  
Engine modelKubota D902-E4BKubota D902-E4B
Engine power15.8 hp/2300 rpm11.8 kW/2300 rpm
Max. Gradeability30°30°
Max. digging force of arm2,136 lbf9.5 kN
Max. digging force of bucket3,866 lbf17.2 kN
Traveling speed1.2/2.5 mph2.0/4.0 km/h
Max. hauling force5,620 lbf25 kN
Slewing speed of platform8.5~10.5 rpm8.5~10.5 rpm
Operating parameter  
Max. digging height141.7 in3600 mm
Max. digging depth90.9 in2310 mm
Max. digging radius154.7 in3930 mm
Max. digging radius on ground level152.4 in3870 mm
Max. dumping height97.8 in2485 mm
Min. slewing radius59.1 in1500 mm
Max. vertical digging depth75.6 in1920 mm
Max. dozer blade height  
Max. dozer blade depth  
Transportation dimension  
Overall length154.7 in3930 mm
Overall width39.0 in990 mm
Overall height92.1 in2340 mm
Other Parameter  
Width of undercarriage39.0/48.8 in990/1240 mm
Length of track63.0 in1600 mm
Width of track9.1 in230 mm
Height between undercarriage and ground5.9 in150 mm
Height between platform and ground17.7 in450 mm
Platform tail turning radius24.4 in620 mm
Length to center of rollers48.4 in1230 mm
Fuel tank capacity4.2 gal16 L
Hydraulic oil tank capacity4.2 gal16 L
Track gauge29.9/39.8 in760/1010 mm
Working Pressure3,481 psi24 MPa
Ground Contact Pressure137.8 psi950 kPa
Arm length72.0 in1828 mm
Boom length  
Steering head angle60° (L) / 55° (R)60° (L) / 55° (R)
Flow rate17.0 gal/min64.4 L/min
Illustration of a red and white Yuchai Americas tracked excavator with extended arm and bucket, positioned diagonally within a circular frame on a light background.

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