CHUANMU CM17E Mini Crawler Excavator
1.7-Ton Compact Digger for Gardens, Landscaping, Farms & Municipal Maintenance
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Product Overview
The CHUANMU CM17E is a 1.7-ton mini crawler excavator built for jobs where space is tight and versatility matters. Its rubber-track undercarriage protects lawns, pavements and greenhouse floors while delivering the digging power, reach and stability needed for landscaping, gardening, light demolition and farm work. With a compact footprint, simple pilot joystick controls and a quick-coupler ready hydraulic system, the CM17E is easy to transport on a small trailer and quick to put to work on residential, agricultural or municipal sites.
Figure 1. CM17E garden-ready mini crawler excavator with canopy and dozer blade.
Recommended Applications
The CM17E is designed as a multi-purpose compact machine for outdoor and confined-space work:
- Garden renovation, turf preparation and tree-pit digging
- Landscaping: grading, trenching for irrigation, retaining-wall footings
- Farm and greenhouse work: ditching, manure handling, fence-post holes
- Roadside and municipal maintenance: curb repair, cable trenches, sign-post installation
- Interior demolition and small building refurbishment with breaker attachment
- Timber, cotton and light material handling with grapple or clamp
- Auger drilling for ground holes and pile foundations
Figure 2. Typical applications and optional attachments for the CM17E.
Key Features
Compact tracked chassis: Rubber tracks, short tail swing and a narrow body let the machine pass through garden gates, greenhouses and alleyways.
Pilot hydraulic controls: Joystick-operated pilot system reduces operator fatigue and improves fine-grading accuracy.
Integrated boom & hydraulic cylinder: Reinforced dipper and bucket cylinders provide smooth breakout force and long service life.
360° swing function: Full upper-structure rotation makes trenching and loading in tight corners easier.
Dozer blade: Front push blade supports backfilling, grading and machine stability during digging.
Solid counterweight: Cast rear counterweight improves balance when lifting or working on slopes.
Canopy / ROPS frame: Open canopy with roll-over protective structure keeps the operator safe and aware of surroundings.
Color customization: Standard orange with options including blue, green, yellow, red, white and black for fleet branding.
Figure 3. Key structural features of the CM17E mini excavator.
Typical Specifications
The table below lists representative values for the CM17E 1.7-ton class. Exact ratings may vary by engine, hydraulic configuration and market certification; confirm final specs before ordering.
| Item | Typical Value / Configuration |
| Model | CHUANMU CM17E |
| Operating weight | 1,700 kg |
| Bucket capacity (standard) | 0.04 m³ |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder / 3-cylinder diesel, water-cooled |
| Rated power | ~10 kW (13.5 hp) @ 2,200 rpm |
| Hydraulic pump | Gear pump; optional piston pump |
| Max digging depth | 2,200 mm |
| Max digging height | 3,500 mm |
| Max dumping height | 2,400 mm |
| Max digging radius | 3,900 mm |
| Bucket digging force | ~15 kN |
| Track width (rubber) | 230 mm |
| Ground clearance | ~230 mm |
| Travel speed | Low ~2.0 km/h / High ~3.5 km/h |
| Swing speed | ~9 rpm |
| Overall dimensions (L × W × H) | ~3,600 × 1,080 × 2,300 mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | ~18 L |
| Hydraulic tank capacity | ~25 L |
Available Attachments & Options
- Standard digging bucket
- Narrow trenching bucket
- Hydraulic breaker for concrete and rock
- Earth auger for fence-post and tree-planting holes
- Hydraulic grapple / clamp for timber and cotton handling
- Ripper for breaking hard soil
- Tilt ditch-cleaning bucket
- Steel track option for rough terrain
- Closed cab, A/C and heater for extreme climates
Figure 4. Factory color options and additional product views.
Why Choose the CHUANMU CM17E?
- Right-size power for residential and agricultural jobs without excess fuel consumption
- Rubber tracks reduce ground damage on finished lawns, pavers and greenhouse floors
- Pilot controls and responsive hydraulics shorten the learning curve for new operators
- Quick-coupler design supports fast bucket and attachment changes on site
- Compact transport size fits small trailers and standard flatbed trucks
- Multiple color and canopy/cab options support rental fleet branding and regional preferences
Export & After-Sales Support
CHUANMU mini excavators are shipped fully inspected, fluids filled and test-run before loading. Each unit is secured in a steel frame or 20GP/40HQ container with protective packaging. Spare parts, operator manuals and remote technical support are available to keep your fleet working.
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Request a Quote
Tell us your destination port, required attachments and optional configuration (cab, steel tracks, color). We will reply with an FOB/CIF quotation, shipping schedule and full specification sheet within one working day.
Contact us today for CHUANMU CM17E pricing and availability.
Note: All specifications are typical values for the 1.7-ton CM17E configuration. Final machine configuration, engine type and certification requirements should be confirmed with the supplier before purchase.
