Head to head
Terex Finlay C-1540 vs Kubota U17-3a
The Terex Finlay C-1540 is the bigger machine by 31,650kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Terex Finlay C-1540 is the bigger machine by 31,650kg.
Specifications side by side
| Terex Finlay C-1540 | Kubota U17-3a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 33,350kg (transport weight) | 1,700kg |
| Crusher | Finlay 1000 cone crusher, 1000mm (40in) head diameter | - |
| Power unit | CAT or Scania, 257-261kW (350hp) | - |
| Features | Hydraulic closed side setting, automatic tramp relief, integrated level sensor | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,460mm |
| Engine power | - | 11.3kW |
Sources: Terex Finlay C-1540, Kubota U17-3a. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C-1540 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 31,650kg
A tracked mobile cone crusher aimed at medium-sized quarry operators and contract crushing firms who need to process rock or recycled aggregate on site rather than trucking it to a fixed plant.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Terex Finlay C-1540 and the Kubota U17-3a?
The Terex Finlay C-1540 is the bigger machine by 31,650kg. The Terex Finlay C-1540 is a tracked mobile cone crusher; the Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator.
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