SPECS / COMPARISON
Kubota U15 vs John Deere 17ZTS
A detailed comparison of the Kubota U15 and the John Deere 17ZTS. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Kubota U159 kW (12 HP)
John Deere 17ZTS9 kW (12 HP)
Weight
Kubota U151680 kg (3704 lbs)
John Deere 17ZTS1730 kg (3814 lbs)
Operating Weight
Kubota U151680 kg (3704 lbs)
John Deere 17ZTS1730 kg (3814 lbs)
| Specification | Kubota U15 Mini Excavators | John Deere 17ZTS Mini Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Mini Excavator | Mini Excavator |
| Weight | 1680 kg (3704 lbs) | 1730 kg (3814 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 9 kW (12 HP) | 9 kW (12 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 232 cm (91 in.) | 223 cm (88 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 232 cm (91 in.) | 223 cm (88 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 246.9 cm (97.2 in.) | 256.0 cm (100.8 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 384.0 cm (151.2 in.) | 396.2 cm (156.0 in.) |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 192.0 cm (75.6 in.) | — |
| Overall Length | 359.7 cm (141.6 in.) | 365.8 cm (144.0 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 15.2 cm (6.0 in.) | 24.4 cm (9.6 in.) |
| Overall Width | 125.0 cm (49.2 in.) | 137.2 cm (54.0 in.) |
| Engine Make | Kubota | Isuzu |
| Engine Model | D1105 | 3 YB1 |
| Net Power | 9 kW (12 HP) | 9 kW (12 HP) |
| Gross Power | 9 kw (12.9 hp) | 9.7 kW (13.0 HP) |
| Rated Power | 2300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 15 LPM (4.4 GPM) | 27 LPM (7.7 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) | 28.0 l (7.4 gal) |
| Operating Weight | 1680 kg (3704 lbs) | 1730 kg (3814 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 4.2 km (2.6 mph) | 4.0 km (2.5 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 8.7 RPM | 8.6 RPM |
| Cooling Capacity | 2.6 l (0.7 gal) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.8 l (4.7 gal) | 25.0 l (6.6 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.8 l (1.0 gal) | — |
| Ground Pressure | 25.5 kPa (3.7 psi) | 30.3 kPa (4.4 psi) |
| Displacement | 778.4 cc (48 cu. in.) | 760.4 cc (46 cu. in.) |
| Max Cutting Height | 356.6 cm (140.4 in.) | 353.6 cm (139.2 in.) |
| Drawbar Pull | 1.998 kg (4405 lbs) | — |
| Max Digging Reach | — | 213.4 cm (84.0 in.) |
| Track Length | — | 1463.0 cm (576.0 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | — | 121.9 cm (48.0 in.) |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | — | 0.1 m2 (0.1 cu yds) |
| Max Bucket Capacity | — | 0.1 m2 (0.1 cu yds) |
| Min Bucket Capacity | — | 0.1 m2 (0.1 cu yds) |
| Tail Swing Radius | — | 70.1 cm (27.6 in.) |
| Cab Height | — | 231.6 cm (91.2 in.) |
| Operating Voltage | — | Operating Voltage 12 V |
| Shoe Size | — | 23.1 cm (9.1 in.) |
| Alternator | — | 35 A |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | — | 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.