




£70/day + VAT
£84.00 a day inc VAT
Self-drive Hire Rates
| Period | Rate (ex-VAT) | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Day (24h) | £70.00 | £84.00 |
| 2 Days | £145.00 | £174.00 |
| 3 Days | £220.00 | £264.00 |
| Week (4–7 days) | £295.00 | £354.00 |
| Extra day (after a week) | £55.00 | £66.00 |
| Month (30 days) | £995.00 | £1194.00 |
Friday to Monday counts as 3 days.
No insurance needed to hire. You're responsible for the machine while it's with you. You can get a hired-in plant insurance quote at checkout.
Keep the machine safe overnight
Park it on firm, level ground away from the road, bucket or skip down, key out and kept indoors. Lock gates where you can. Theft while on hire is your responsibility, so keep it out of sight.
Mini Digger Hire Cannock - Kubota U17-5
Delivered from Wolverhampton (WV4) to anywhere within 35 road miles · Birmingham · Walsall · Dudley · Telford · Cannock
Big Performance — Small Footprint
Book Your Rental
Select your desired rental dates.
Dotted dates have one delivery slot left. All times are UK time.
Booked online or by phone? You can cancel within 14 days. See section 17 of our terms.
Prefer to call? 01902 213089
Recommended for this hire
See all essentials for this machine- Grease cartridge, EP2 400 gLithium complex EP2 grease for the daily greasing your digger or dumper needs.£7.80 (£6.50 ex VAT)
- Grease gun, side leverSide-lever grease gun that takes standard 400 g cartridges. Yours to keep.£41.94 (£34.95 ex VAT)
- Diesel jerry can, 20 L, UN approvedUN-approved 20 L can for carrying diesel to site. Yours to keep. Want it full? Add a diesel fill.£38.40 (£32.00 ex VAT)
- Site essentials packHard hat, ear defenders, 2 FFP3 masks, hi-vis vest, safety glasses and gloves in one pack.£39.00 (£32.50 ex VAT)
- Safety helmet (hard hat), EN 397Portwest PW50 hard hat with an adjustable harness and sweatband. One size, adjusts 55 to 62 cm.£9.60 (£8.00 ex VAT)
- Taper shovel, steelHawksmoor taper-mouth shovel: one-piece forged steel head, 28 in handle with D-grip.£36.00 (£30.00 ex VAT)
Description
Mini digger hire in Wolverhampton for footings, drainage, driveways and bigger garden jobs. The Kubota U17-5 digs to 2.3 m, tracks retract to 1 m for a side gate, and zero tail swing keeps it off your walls. New machine, delivered with the buckets you choose, no deposit.
Features & Benefits
- Zero-tail swing for tight urban sites
- Adjustable track width (990–1300 mm)
- 2.3 m dig depth for footings and trenches
- 16 PS engine with auto-idle and fuel efficiency
- Auxiliary hydraulics & quick hitch fitted (our KM55 breaker does not fit this machine - see FAQ)
- Seatbelt beacon + green light for site safety
Specifications
Aux Flow
28 L/min
Dig Depth
2.29 m
Est. Fuel Consumption
1.0–1.5 L/hr
Buckets
12", 24", 36"
Width
100 cm
Operating Weight
1,785 kg
Engine
11.8 kW Kubota
On-Site User Guide
Everything you need to operate this machine safely and confidently.
Price it and check it fits
What will it cost, delivered?
Measure your narrowest gap
Gate posts, downpipes, bins and side passages. Use the smallest figure.
Not sure? WhatsApp us a photo of the gap with a tape measure in it and we will tell you.
Not sure it's the right machine? Ask.
Answers from our rate card, machine specs and live diary in seconds.
Will it fit through my gate?
3D models are to scale on width; the fit rule is the same one our price box and drivers use.
See the mini digger full size in your garden
Open on your phone, tap the AR button and point the camera at the ground. Approximate model, real width.
Delivered to you, up to 35 road miles from our Wolverhampton yard
Same machine, same price wherever you are; only the delivery changes with distance. Next-day delivery as standard, often same day.
Using the U17-5 on a Cannock job
In the 2021 Census 46.7% of Cannock Chase homes were semi-detached, the highest share of any town we deliver to. Most have the metre of side access the U17-5 needs, and once through it opens its tracks to 1,240 mm for a steadier dig.
Cannock, Hednesford and Heath Hayes grew on coal. Before footings or a soakaway, check the free mining risk map; if your plot is in a Development High Risk Area, building control will expect a mining report.
For a new drive, Staffordshire County Council takes a £137 assessment fee for the dropped kerb and wants a space at least 4.8 m deep. The U17-5 digs out behind it and the dumper clears the spoil.
Before the U17-5 arrives in Cannock
- Measure the narrowest point between road and dig: more than 1.05 m is enough.
- Check the coal mining risk map for your postcode.
- Run a free LinesearchbeforeUdig (LSBUD) search for cables and pipes.
- Have an adult on site for the handover.
Questions we get asked
What does mini digger delivery to Cannock cost?
£44.68 each way to WS11 ex VAT: £40 for the first 10 road miles and £1.80 for the 2.6 miles after. Cheslyn Hay is a little cheaper and Hednesford a little dearer; checkout prices your postcode.
Should I check for old mine workings first?
If you are in a coal mining Development High Risk Area, yes. Check the free mining risk map before you dig footings, and stop and call 0800 288 4242 if you hit a void.
Can I add a dumper?
Yes. The Thwaites 1 tonne high-tip dumper is £70 a day ex VAT and comes on the same delivery.
Do I need a licence to hire it?
No licence or ticket is needed to hire from us or to operate the machine on private property. We hand over the machine on site, walk you through the controls and the daily checks, and the operator guide stays with the machine.
Do I need insurance?
No insurance needed to hire. You're responsible for the machine while it's with you. You can get a hired-in plant insurance quote at checkout.
Is there a deposit?
No deposit and no trade account. We keep the card you pay with on file and only charge it for damage or loss, under our hire terms.