17Q Mini Excavator - Narrow access. Big output.
A 1.7-ton compact excavator built for trenching, landscaping and on-site utility work where space is tight.
17Q Mini Excavator - Narrow access. Big output.



17Q Mini Excavator
The 17Q is a slim 1.7-ton mini excavator (only ~1100 mm wide) that fits gates and works safely beside walls. It uses a variable-displacement piston pump for smooth control, a top-mounted boom cylinder for better protection, plus a rear-tilting seat and LED display for easy daily service. Choose rubber or steel tracks and add many attachments for more jobs.
Applications
- Home and farm trenching, drainage and cable laying
- Landscaping, tree planting, sod and fence lines
- Indoor/outdoor demolition and concrete breaking
- Small utility repair: water, power, fiber
- Rental fleets and municipal maintenance
- Barns, greenhouses, orchards and narrow city streets
Why choose the 17Q Mini Excavator?
Slim 1100 mm transport width
- Go through garden gates and work in alleys.
Real digging power
- Strong 1.7-ton class with high breakout and ~10 kN max digging force.
Smooth hydraulics
- Variable piston pump + optimized valve block for precise control at low creep speeds.
Protected boom layout – top-mounted boom cylinder
- resists damage from rocks and debris.
Easy operation & service
- LED LCD, rear-tilting seat, grouped service points.
Track options
- Wear-resistant rubber, or steel tracks for rough sites.
Attachment ready
- Quick coupler line supports auger, breaker, rake, grapple and more.
Low owning cost
- Proven engine, simple maintenance, great fuel economy.
Operating Weight | 1500 kg |
Total Length | 3260 mm |
Total Width | 1100 mm |
Total Height | 2400 mm |
Max. Digging Radius | 3448 mm |
Max. Digging Depth | 1880 mm |
Max. Digging Height | 2910 mm |
Counterweight Ground Clearance | 2150 mm |
Max. Digging Force | 10 KN |
Engine Brand | Laidong |
Engine Model | KM385B |
Maximum Power | 24 HP |
Walking Speed | 0–6 km/h |
Climbing Angle | 30° |
17Q Mini Excavator –Detail highlights
Hydraulic Valve Block
Clean routing and quality seals reduce internal leakage and keep controls responsive.
Joystick & Safety Lock
Heavy-duty travel motors drive grippy rubber tracks for steady climbing on dirt and gravel. Good traction, less ground damage.
Engine & Hydraulic Compartment
Wide-open access for filters, battery and pump. Routine service takes minutes.
LED Work Light Assembly
Bright, low-draw lighting for dawn/dusk trenching and indoor work.
Why Choose Torchuck?
- Direct factory: assembly, 48-hour test, and strict QC before shipping.
- Fast lead time: parts in stock; typical dispatch in days, not weeks.
- Attachments library: breakers, augers, rakes, thumbs, grapples, quick couplers.
- OEM options: engine brand, colors, logos and custom packages.
- Export-ready: EPA/CE related documentation and full packing lists for customs.
- Support: videos, manuals and engineer guidance after sale.

Real User Stories
Garden trenching – residential update (Texas, USA)
A contractor used the 17Q to trench 120 m for irrigation through 36-inch gates. Variable pump allowed slow, accurate digging near patios, cutting rework to near zero.
Orchard drainage – narrow rows (Poland)
The 17Q laid pipe between tree rows where larger machines could not enter. Rubber tracks minimized ground damage and the boom light kept work going past sunset.
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