AHM Corp · AX-17J · 1.6-Ton B&S Engine Mini Excavator

AHM’s Most Capable · Swing Boom 45°L / 55°R · Enclosed Cab · Pilot Controls

AHM AX-17J Mini Excavator

23 HP — 1.6 Ton — Swing Boom — Enclosed Cab + Fan — Pilot Hydraulic Controls — Oil Cooler

AHM’s most fully equipped compact excavator. The AX-17J steps up to 1.6 tons with a 23 HP EPA engine, asymmetric swing boom (45° left, 55° right), enclosed cab with integrated fan, precision pilot-operated hydraulic controls, hydraulic oil cooler, safety lock, and a 551 lb load capacity. Built for operators who need a serious all-conditions machine in a compact footprint.

Engine Power

23 HP

17 kW — EPA Certified

AHM’s most powerful platform — 23 HP for heavy-duty earthmoving and demanding attachment use.

Swing Boom

45°L / 55°R

Asymmetric Range

More swing to the right than the left — optimised for working alongside obstacles on typical job sites.

Load Capacity

551 lb

250 kg

More than double the load capacity of the 1-ton AX-12 series — for moving heavier material on site.

Enclosed Cab

Fan

Integrated Cooling

Enclosed cab with built-in fan keeps the operator cool and comfortable during extended work hours.

B&S 23 HP — EPA

B&S 23 HP (17 kW) — EPA Certified — Gasoline · Pilot-operated hydraulic controls · Hydraulic oil cooler · Safety lock · 10.6 L fuel tank · 3.6 L/hr consumption · Swing boom 45°L / 55°R · 551 lb (250 kg) load capacity · 2,258 mm max dig depth

23 HP

B&S EPA

1.6 Ton

Operating Weight

88.9″

Max Dig Depth

134.5″

Max Ground Reach

Swing Boom Arc

Asymmetric Swing Boom — 45° Left / 55° Right

45°

Left

55°

Right

The asymmetric swing range gives 10° more reach to the right — where most operators need it when digging parallel to walls, fences, and kerbs. Maximises access without repositioning the machine.

AHM Range — Where the AX-17J Sits

AX-12B

13.5 HP · 1 Ton

AX-12 / 12C

13.5 HP · 1 Ton

AX-15

Kubota · 1.1 Ton

AX-16

23 HP · 1.3 Ton

AX-17J ▲

23 HP · 1.6 Ton · Swing Boom + Cab

NW-12

13.5 HP · 6 Attachments

Key Features

Swing Boom — 45° Left / 55° Right

Asymmetric swing boom with 45° left and 55° right movement — more range to the right where most operators dig alongside structures. Maximise reach and efficiency without repositioning the machine, even in tight alleys, against walls, and in confined residential sites.

Enclosed Cab with Integrated Fan

Fully enclosed operator cab with a built-in fan keeping you cool during extended work hours. The AX-17J is the only AHM model combining an enclosed cab and a swing boom — all-weather, all-conditions operation with maximum site access flexibility.

Pilot-Operated Hydraulic Controls

Precision pilot hydraulic controls deliver fast, accurate responses for both delicate and demanding tasks. Smooth control feel significantly reduces operator fatigue during prolonged use — a meaningful difference on full-day jobs compared to direct-control machines.

Hydraulic Oil Cooler & Safety Lock

Integrated hydraulic oil cooler prevents system overheating during sustained intensive operation — critical when running high-flow attachments or working in warm conditions. Safety lock prevents unintended machine movement when exiting the cab or in unsafe positions.

551 lb Load Capacity

250 kg (551 lb) rated load capacity — more than double the 120 kg of the AX-12B. Handles substantially heavier material placement, pipe laying, and lifting tasks that lighter machines in the range cannot manage safely.

23 HP — 88.9″ Dig Depth

23 HP (17 kW) EPA-certified B&S engine for everything from light landscaping to heavy earthmoving. 2,258mm (88.9 in) maximum digging depth and 3,417mm (134.5 in) of ground reach — the deepest and widest reach in the AHM gasoline compact range.

Full Specifications

Engine

Engine Power	23 HP (17 kW) — EPA Certified
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Fuel Tank	10.6 L / 2.8 gal
Fuel Consumption	3.6 L/hr (1 gal/hr)

Performance

Operating Weight	1.6 Ton
Max Load Capacity	551 lbs (250 kg)
Max Digging Depth	2,258 mm / 88.9 in / 7.4 ft
Max Digging Height	2,840 mm / 111.8 in / 9.3 ft
Max Digging Radius	3,417 mm / 134.5 in / 11.2 ft
Max Slope Grade	30°
Side Swing — Left	45°
Side Swing — Right	55°

Bucket & Blade

Bucket Width	400 mm / 15.7 in
Bucket Volume	0.03 m³ / 1.1 ft³

Construction, Safety & Warranty

Frame Material	Steel
Track Material	All-Terrain Rubber
Cab	Enclosed with Integrated Fan
Hydraulic Controls	Pilot-Operated
Hydraulic Oil Cooler	Included
Safety Lock	Included
Warranty	1 Year