The AHM AX-17 23HP B&S gasoline mini excavator is built for serious digging with pro-level performance you can count on. With an 88.9-inch digging depth and 134.5-inch max digging radius it takes on deep jobs without breaking a sweat. The upgraded swing boom lets you dig tight spots from any angle. This 3'7" wide machine lifts up to 551 pounds and delivers smoother control with pilot-operated hydraulics. It’s the deepest digging and best value mini excavator under 2 tons.
Operating Weight
3651 lb
Max. Dig Depth
88.9 in.
Horsepower
23 HP
Max. Load Capacity
551 lb
Double Enhanced Power and Improved Efficiency
Briggs & Stratton Efficient Engine
Equipped with a Briggs & Stratton Dual Cylinder 3864 engine, this compact powerhouse packs advanced technologies, delivering exceptional power and efficiency while being lighter than competitors. Boasting 70% more horsepower and 50% larger displacement than 13.5hp 420cc models, it ensures superior performance.
V-Twin OHV Technology: Offers better balance, increased power, and optimized performance for longer life and improved fuel economy.
Robust Construction: Features cast iron sleeve, balanced crankshaft, and full-pressure lubrication, ensuring longevity and wear resistance.
Max. Bucket Digging Force: 2923 lbf (13 kN)
29% Deeper Than Others
Get serious digging power with the AX-17, packing an 88.9-inch max digging depth and 2923 lbf of digging force. From breaking through rock-hard clay to moving heavy loads, this machine makes tough jobs easy.
With a 134.5-inch max digging radius, a 70.1-inch dumping height, and a compact 32.3-inch swing radius, the AX-17 delivers muscle and reach where other small machines can't.
Precise Hydraulic Pilot Control System
The precise hydraulic pilot control system outperforms cheap mechanical controls. When you stop the joystick, the machine responds immediately with smooth, precise action. Unlike the delay in traditional mechanical systems, pilot control ensures smoother, safer operation while reducing wear and extending the machine’s lifespan.
In addition, the hydraulic pilot lock switch adds an extra layer of protection, preventing accidental machine movement by locking the hydraulic system when idle, ensuring safety during transport or while not in use.
Swing Boom for Better Performance
Maximize your mini excavator’s potential with the swing boom feature. It allows the arm to move side-to-side without repositioning the machine, making it perfect for tight spaces and tricky angles.
Save time, work more efficiently, and protect the ground from unnecessary wear. Whether you're working close to walls or in narrow spots, the swing boom gives you the precision and flexibility you need to get the job done right.
Compatible with Multiple Attachments
Equipped with enhanced hydraulics, our compact crawler excavator effortlessly accommodates high-flow attachments like auger, hydraulic thumb, and hydraulic breaker hammer(not incl.).
From effortlessly demolishing tough materials to achieving precision in drilling tasks and securely handling debris, our tools excel in diverse environments.
Our excavators are designed with advanced safety and efficiency. The hydraulic oil cooler maintains consistent oil temperatures, preventing overheating and protecting critical components, reducing wear, and extending equipment life. The hydraulic safety lock immobilizes controls during maintenance or unintended activation, reducing risks and enhancing safety in compliance with OSHA standards.
Compact Power with Zero Tail Swing
Our zero tail swing excavator is built for tight spaces, offering full rotation without hitting obstacles behind. It lets you work right up against walls, fences, or structures with total freedom of movement. The reduced tail design improves safety, boosts efficiency in narrow job sites, and keeps your worksite clean and damage-free while delivering serious digging power where it matters.
Easy Maintenance
On this heavy-duty compact excavator, maintenance is quick and easy. Located conveniently at the rear, accessible maintenance ports allow effortless removal of guards and straightforward servicing of key components. These accessible points minimize downtime, ensuring your machine operates at peak performance consistently.
Ready-to-Use Hydraulic System
Our small excavator comes with hydraulic oil pre-filled and ready to work. A built-in meter makes it easy to monitor oil levels and temperature, so you always stay on top of your machine’s condition. Clear labels on the body make daily checks and operation smooth and hassle-free.
We accumulated over a decade of expertise in the compact construction equipment industry before founding AHM. We believe in providing US-based customer service and technical support, so our skilled technicians and industry veterans with over 30 years of experience are here to resolve customer issues efficiently and effectively. Our mission at AHM: To make high-quality, compact equipment accessible to all users.
Learn the real pros and cons of Chinese mini excavators. Discover if these affordable machines offer good value or if quality concerns outweigh the cost savings.
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Scott Sanderson
looks great so far
Just got my excavator last week, haven’t had a chance to really put it to work yet, but so far it looks great, everything seems solid and well built, can’t wait to get some hours on it.
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Joseph Schmid
Quick delivery and great product
This was exactly what I needed to help with digging the poles for my fence.
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James Nicholas
Great machine. Quality built and the guys at AHM have been great!
Picked up this mini excavator last year for projects out back on the hillside behind the house. Been really enjoying it, it’s handled everything I’ve thrown at it for hardscaping and cleanup work. The best part has been the customer support. I’d never heard of this brand before buying, so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but their team has been awesome. Had a couple minor questions along the way and they were quick to jump in and help out. Honestly, it’s been a great experience. Glad I pulled the trigger on this one.
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Gary Yarussi
Nice bucket
A good quality bucket for a very fair price. Appreciate the included bolts. Fits my 1ton mini very well.
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Trevor Fink
Excellent Budget-Friendly Mini-Ex Rake
Came with a good set of non-greaseable pins that fit right up with my quick attach. It'll be perfect for tighter spots, like along fence lines, where a smaller rake works better. I was expecting the packaging to be a mess when it showed up, but they packed it up really well, and it arrived in perfect shape without a scratch. Sure, the paint won’t stay pretty for long once it’s in use, but it’s nice it started out that way. For the price, it’s a solid buy and should be great for any homeowner or farmer needing a light-duty rake for a mini excavator. Would definitely grab another one if I needed it.
19.3" Mini Excavator Rake Attachment for Land Clearing, Debris Removing, Soil Spreading
Travis Swartz
Works well, built well
Got here a month ahead of schedule and works awesome. Solid build and super easy to set up. Makes changing attachments so much quicker and easier!
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kurt whalen
Very user friendly.
I bought this thinking it was a Childs toy so to speak. Sells for less with all the attachments for less than I paid for my zero turn.
The day it arrived in the crate took me longer to uncrate then it took to read the manual and start using it. Spent the next four hours digging up stumps. This 13.5 HP is Awesome!
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Zack Reinhardt
Machine is good it was delivered with care good seller thanks folks
Great little escalator the transaction went so smooth. The delivery driver was so nice to deal with pulled up in front of my house.