Excavator VIO17 for rent in Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Excavator VIO17 is a mini excavator that rents in Uniontown, Pennsylvania for $300 per day or $900 per week. Pickup is in Uniontown, PA 15401. Reserve and pay online through RNTR.
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About this rental
The VIO17 is a compact micro excavator available for rent, designed for precision work in tight areas where larger equipment cannot operate. Ideal for landscaping, utility work, and small-scale excavation projects, this nimble machine delivers big results in confined spaces.
Rent the VIO17 on a daily basis for affordable access to professional excavation equipment. Our rental program provides the flexibility you need for residential and commercial applications.
How much does it cost to rent a mini excavator in Uniontown, PA?
Excavator VIO17 rents for $300 per day, $300 for a Saturday-to-Monday weekend, $600 for a Friday-to-Monday weekend, $900 per week or $2,700 per 4 weeks. A week costs about the same as 3 single days, so the weekly rate is the better price for any rental longer than 3 days. On top of the rate, the lister charges a 5% service fee at checkout.
| Rental period | Price | Works out to |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | $300 | |
| Weekend (Saturday to Monday) | $300 | About $150 per day |
| Weekend (Friday to Monday) | $600 | About $200 per day |
| Weekly | $900 | About $129 per day |
| 4 weeks | $2,700 | About $96 per day |
For comparison: Mini excavator rentals cost $200 to $600 per day depending on machine size and location. Weekly rates, deposits, and included features vary by provider.
Read the full guide: Mini Excavator Rental Cost
What is a mini excavator good for?
A mini excavator rotates 360 degrees and is built for digging deep holes and trenches where space is tight. It is the wrong tool for moving material across a site.
- Foundation and footing excavation
- French drains and yard drainage lines
- Septic excavation and drain-field trenching
- Deep holes in tight spaces
- Moving material and grading: a skid steer, $290 per day
- Narrow irrigation or utility lines: a trencher, $25 per hour
- Fence and deck post holes: an auger, $60 per day
A mini excavator is a tracked, 360-degree machine built for precise digging in tight spaces. A backhoe is a wheeled loader and digger that reaches 14 to 17 feet deep and suits open sites, grading and bulk loading.
Read the full guide: Mini Excavator vs Backhoe: Which Should You Rent?
What are typical specs for 1 ton micro excavators?
These are the usual figures for 1 ton micro excavators, not this unit's own: each is the range across 3 published sources.
| Operating weight | 2,370 to 2,593 lb |
| Maximum digging depth | 5 ft 11 in to 6 ft |
| Engine power | 10.2 to 11.7 hp |
| Overall width | 28 to 34 in |
Based on: Bobcat E10, Takeuchi TB210R, Kubota K008-5
What size trailer do I need for a 1 ton micro excavator?
1 ton micro excavators typically weigh 2,370 to 2,593 lb; this listing doesn't give the unit's own weight. That is more than a single-axle 5 x 8 ft utility trailer carries (2,332 to 2,340 lb). A tandem-axle utility trailer in the 7,000 lb GVWR class typically carries 5,065 to 5,350 lb, which covers it. Your tow vehicle has to be rated for the machine and the trailer together: about 4,020 to 4,793 lb with a trailer that size. This lister also offers delivery, which saves the haul.
Trailers are listed in Uniontown too: a utility trailer, $30 per day. Check its payload against the weight above.
Trailer capacities are the typical range for that class of trailer; go by the rating plate on the one you use.
Will a 1 ton micro excavator fit through a gate?
1 ton micro excavators are typically 28 to 34 in wide. That clears a standard 36 in gate.
How much weight can a mini excavator lift?
A 1-ton mini excavator lifts about 300 to 900 pounds, a 3-ton about 1,500 to 2,600 pounds, and an 8-ton about 6,000 to 8,000 pounds. Capacity drops as the boom extends, so check the machine's lift chart.
Read the full guide: Mini Excavator Lift Capacity by Size: 1-8 Ton Guide
Where do I pick it up?
Pickup is in Uniontown, Pennsylvania 15401, Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. You get the exact address at checkout. Return it to the same address. This lister offers pickup and delivery.
Choose a trailer rated at least 20 percent above the excavator's operating weight. A 1-ton machine fits a single-axle trailer, 3 to 6-ton machines need tandem-axle trailers rated 10,000 to 16,000 lbs, and 7 to 8-ton need a gooseneck.
Read the full guide: What Size Trailer Do I Need for a Mini Excavator?
What should I know before using a mini excavator?
Do a pre-operation check, confirm whether the controls use the SAE or ISO pattern, and practice at low RPM. Call 811 before digging, keep the bucket low when traveling, and stay at least two feet from trench edges.
Read the full guide: Mini Excavator Safety Tips for Beginners
Call 811 before digging, check fluids and controls, then practice boom, bucket and travel movements in an open area for 10 to 15 minutes. Most beginners feel comfortable within 30 to 60 minutes and should dig in small, controlled passes.
Read the full guide: How to Use a Mini Excavator: Beginner's Guide
How do I book it?
Reserve online through the RNTR marketplace. Checkout, payment and scheduling all happen in the app, with no phone call needed. This lister requires a driver's license: at checkout you upload the front and back of yours and a selfie holding it, or use a verification saved from an earlier rental.
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