Mini Excavators
John Deere 17G Mini Excavator
Rental Rates
- Per 4 hours$225
- Per 1 day$300
- Per 3 days$600
- Per 1 week$1000
- Per 1 month$3000
Pickup: 1283 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
About this rental
John Deere 17G Mini Excavator Rental (13.5 HP, Open Station, Thumb)
Get into the smallest spaces with the John Deere 17G mini excavator — zero tail swing keeps it within its footprint, open station for ventilation, and a thumb for grabbing roots or debris. This 1.7-ton machine is perfect for backyard trenching, landscaping, or light utility work.
Built for Ultra-Compact Jobs
This excavator delivers reliable performance:
- John Deere 13.5 hp diesel engine (efficient, low-emission power)
- 1,000 lb rated operating capacity (handles buckets or thumbs confidently)
- Open station with ROPS canopy (foldable for transport, ventilated for hot days)
- Standard auxiliary hydraulics (6.6 gpm for thumb or augers)
- Thumb attachment (standard — grips roots, pipe, or material)
- Zero tail swing (fits through 3.3 ft gates without swinging)
- 7.5 ft maximum dig depth (reaches standard utility lines)
- Rubber tracks (low ground pressure, 4.1 psi for lawns)
Real Use Cases
Job: Backyard Trenching | How This Excavator Helps: Open station for airflow while digging narrow lines
Job: Landscaping Site Prep | How This Excavator Helps: Zero tail swing fits tight yards without damage
Job: Root Removal | How This Excavator Helps: Thumb grabs and lifts debris fast
Job: Utility Installation | How This Excavator Helps: 7.5 ft depth for pipes or cables
Pickup & Operation – No Hassle
- Paperwork: Quick 2-minute digital rental
- Fuel: Full tank ready to go
- Controls: ISO-pattern joysticks with pattern changer
- Transport: Weighs 3,800 lb, trailers up easily
All excavators get daily inspections. Quick coupler and work lights standard. Tracks and hydraulics checked before every rental.
What it's good for
Common jobs people rent this for around Hernando, Pasco, Citrus, and Sumter counties.
- Tight-access digging — squeezes through 36" gates into backyards
- Irrigation, drainage, and utility trenching
- Small stump removal and root work with a thumb
- Footers for sheds, pads, and small additions
- Pond, swale, and french-drain digging on residential lots
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