£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 Solihull - 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 in Solihull
Solihull is a borough of semis (37.5%) and detached houses (28.5%), and 72.2% of households own their home. Drives, extensions and garden rooms are the usual work, and the U17-5 handles them.
Before the council lowers a kerb it wants a drive at least 5.5 m deep and a permeable hardstanding. The U17-5 digs out, the dumper clears, and the BOMAG roller compacts the base.
Much of the borough is on clay. Near trees, footings may need to go deeper, so follow your engineer.
Before the U17-5 arrives in Solihull
- Check for Tree Preservation Orders near the dig.
- Measure the side access: more than 1.05 m clear.
- Run a LinesearchbeforeUdig (LSBUD) search.
- Have an adult on site for the handover.
Questions we get asked
What does delivery to Solihull cost?
£74.38 each way to B91 ex VAT, from 29.1 road miles. Shirley is £60.34 and Olton £61.78. Checkout prices your postcode.
What does the council want for a new drive?
At least 5.5 m of depth and a permeable surface. The council builds the dropped kerb itself after a £210 application.
Can I dig near trees?
Check first for a Tree Preservation Order or conservation area, and keep machines out of the root protection zone.
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.