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A mini excavator turns weekend backyard projects that would take days of digging by hand into a few hours of easy work. The compact size means it fits through most gates and works in tight spaces, while the digging power handles drainage, footings, ponds, and stump removal without breaking your back. Here are seven popular backyard projects you can tackle with a Kubota U17 mini excavator rental, available from $250 per day and delivered across Georgina, Durham Region, Simcoe, Kawartha Lakes, and York Region.
The Kubota U17 mini excavator (around 1.7 tonnes) is built for exactly this kind of work. It is small enough to fit through gates as narrow as about three feet, light enough to work on an established lawn without tearing it up, and powerful enough to dig real trenches and holes. For bigger or deeper jobs, the Kubota U35 compact excavator (around 3.7 tonnes, from $350/day) steps up the reach and digging force.
Because Titanium Equipment Group delivers, the machine shows up ready to work. You do not need a truck, a trailer, or any experience hauling heavy equipment. Here is what you can get done.
Every soggy corner of a backyard is a drainage problem waiting to be solved. A mini excavator digs clean trenches for French drains, swales, and downspout lines, then places the spoil exactly where you want it. The U17 handles most residential runs; for longer or deeper drainage, the U35 covers ground faster. This is the single most common reason homeowners around Lake Simcoe rent a mini excavator in spring.
Almost every backyard structure starts with footings or a level pad. Digging post holes and footing trenches by hand is slow and inconsistent. A mini excavator with the right bucket digs uniform footings quickly, so your build starts on solid, square ground. The U17 is ideal for deck footings and small foundations in tight yards.
A pond is one of the most satisfying backyard projects, and it is nearly impossible to do well by hand. A mini excavator shapes the basin, creates shelves for plants, and stacks the excavated soil into a berm or removes it cleanly. The U35 is the workhorse for larger ponds, while the U17 handles smaller water features in tight spaces.
Old stumps take over a yard and make new landscaping impossible. A mini excavator digs around the root ball, pries it loose, and lifts it out, far faster and easier than grinding or burning. The U35 has the power to pull most residential stumps, while the U17 handles smaller ones in confined spots.
Running a water line to an outbuilding, power to a shed, or irrigation across a yard all start with a trench. A mini excavator digs straight, consistent-depth trenches in a fraction of the time hand-digging takes, and backfills just as quickly when the line is in. Always call to locate utilities before you dig.
Low spots, settled ground near the foundation, and uneven lawns all cause water and headaches. A mini excavator strips, moves, and reshapes soil to fix the grade and direct water away from your house. Pair it with a compact tractor or track loader for the final levelling and material spreading on larger jobs.
Bigger landscaping features, raised bed foundations, a sunken fire pit, a patio base, or a retaining wall footing, all need precise digging. A mini excavator removes the soil cleanly and to a consistent depth, setting up a professional-looking hardscape without the days of shovel work.
| Backyard Project | Recommended Machine | From |
|---|---|---|
| Drainage and French drains | Kubota U17 (U35 for long runs) | $250/day |
| Deck and shed footings | Kubota U17 | $250/day |
| Backyard pond | Kubota U35 (U17 for small) | $350/day |
| Stump and root removal | Kubota U35 | $350/day |
| Utility and irrigation trenching | Kubota U17 | $250/day |
| Regrading and levelling | Kubota U17 + track loader | $250/day |
| Garden beds and hardscape bases | Kubota U17 | $250/day |
The Kubota U17 fits through gates as narrow as about three feet, which covers most residential side yards. Measure your tightest access point and let us know, and we will confirm the right machine for your space.
No. Our Kubota machines are designed to be operator-friendly, and we walk you through the controls on delivery. For complex or precision work, ask about operated rentals.
The Kubota U17 mini excavator rents from $250 per day, and the larger U35 from $350 per day. Weekend and weekly bookings lower your daily cost, and delivery is quoted based on your location.
For most backyard projects in tight spaces, the U17 is ideal. For bigger digs like large ponds, deep drainage, or stump removal, step up to the U35. Tell us your project and we will recommend the right one.
Ready to knock out your backyard project list in Georgina, Durham Region, Simcoe, Kawartha Lakes, or York Region? Titanium Equipment Group delivers a Kubota mini excavator to your site, with operated rentals available when you want a pro at the controls. Call or text 437-907-0671 or request a quote.
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