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Hamm HC 110i vs Kubota U17-3a

The Hamm HC 110i is the bigger machine by 9,945kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hamm HC 110i
Hamm HC 110i - image: HAMM (Wirtgen Group)
Kubota U17-3a
Kubota U17-3a - image: ke.kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hamm HC 110iKubota U17-3a
Operating weight11,645 kg1,700kg
Maximum working width2,140 mm-
Drum diameter1,504 mm (front)-
Power ISO 1439685 kW-
Dig depth-2,460mm
Engine power-11.3kW

Sources: Hamm HC 110i, Kubota U17-3a. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HC 110i if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 9,945kg

An 11 tonne class single drum soil compactor for road, housing and groundworks sub-base and embankment compaction. Used by civils and earthworks contractors and larger hire fleets.

Full HC 110i specifications →

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.

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Full U17-3a specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hamm HC 110i and the Kubota U17-3a?

The Hamm HC 110i is the bigger machine by 9,945kg. The Hamm HC 110i is a compactor with smooth drum; the Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator.

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