The AHM AX-17J 23HP B&S gasoline mini excavator combines pro-level digging power with the comfort of a fully enclosed cab. With an 88.9-inch digging depth and 134.5-inch max digging radius, it handles deep jobs effortlessly. The upgraded swing boom lets you dig tight spots from any angle. This 3'7" wide machine lifts up to 551 pounds and offers smoother control with pilot-operated hydraulics. It’s the deepest digging and best value mini excavator under 2 tons with added all-weather protection.
Operating Weight
3871 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-17J, 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-17J 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.
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Charles
Shipped quick
Shipped quick , I am impressed how it works ! I do wish it wasnt so easy to flip forward or backwards tho , but it sticks on slopes sideways pretty good ! I did find cheaper deals on the same mower on eBay tho ! Just saying . Like 800 cheaper ..
Extremely fast shipping. Haven't used it yet as I got it today, but quality looks impressive for the price. Also having grease fittings on the bolts i havent seen on other equipment ive purchased. Great touch.
200mm Narrow Bucket Attachment 8" Trenching Bucket for Mini Excavator Digger
Eden Sires
As described
Bucket fits perfectly on my AGT QH12 mini excavator. Good communication from seller and the item was packed well.
200mm Narrow Bucket Attachment 8" Trenching Bucket for Mini Excavator Digger
Harminder Dhillon
Works good on my ff12
Items is well packaged and arrived in great condition. Shipping good and arrived in time stated.
Hydraulic Thumb Clip Attachment For 1 Ton Mini Excavator with 2 Hydraulic Hoses
Jody Barnhardt
Looks great.
AHM mini skid steer arrived in good shape and well packaged in a large crate on a pallet. Very happy with the machine and value so far, though I have not put many hours on it yet.
SS-38 | 23HP Mini Skid Steer B&S Engine with Bucket 3.7 mph Speed Gas EPA
Mark Ellis
Love it!!
This took about 2 hours to install on AGT12 mini excavator I had to cut the added spacers off just 2 tack welds on each spacers and I reused them on the outside . The hoses fit perfect and it works great.
Hydraulic Thumb Clip Attachment For 1 Ton Mini Excavator with 2 Hydraulic Hoses
Alberto Ruiz
Quick to ship, the pictures are acurate, and the description is honest
What a great attachment! Yes it’s all you need
8" Hydraulic Auger Drill Attachment for Mini Excavator 45" Depth
Dennis Dodge
Nice auger
The fit up and test worked well on the LH12. This was sandy soil. The engine speed was set in the middle. I wish I had this when I dug 12 holes with a 2-person auger.
8" Hydraulic Auger Drill Attachment for Mini Excavator 45" Depth