Gradall D172
Gradall Discovery Series
- Extended warranty
- Flexible financing
- Tailored service contracts
The Gradall D172 Discovery Series excavator combines highway travel speed with versatile telescoping boom technology for efficient roadside and utility work.
The Gradall D172 is a highway-speed wheeled excavator in the Discovery Series, designed for road maintenance, utility work, and general excavation. It features Gradall’s signature telescoping boom with 220° tilt capability, allowing work in tight spaces and below-grade applications. The machine travels at highway speeds, eliminating the need for a separate transport vehicle.
Technical specifications
Here are the key specifications for D172. Want more details? Download the brochure or contact us.
- Operating Weight 32 200 lb
- Gross power (HP) 300 hp
- Max. digging depth 13.50 ft
- Max Reach at Groundline 24.92 ft
- Max Loading Height 16.33 ft
- Boom Telescope 10.25 ft
- Boom Tilt 220 deg
- Bucket Pivot Angle 165 deg
- Rated Boom Force 16 387 lb
- Rated Bucket Breakout Force 11 400 lb
- Max Lift Capacity 5 490 lb
- Transport Length 27.08 ft
- Transport Height 12.25 ft
- Transport Width 8.50 ft
- Swing Clearance 6.58 ft
- Engine Cummins ISB 6.7
- Max. speed 60 mph
- Ground Clearance 10 in
- Drive 4 x 2
- Wheelbase 15.83 ft
- Gross Vehicle Axle Rating 37 700 lb
Benefits & Features
Here are the key benefits and features of the D172. Want to know more? Download the brochure or get in touch with us.
Powerful Performance for Heavy-Duty Excavation
The Gradall D172 delivers 300 gross horsepower paired with a rated boom force of 16,387 lb and bucket breakout force of 11,400 lb, enabling efficient digging up to 13′ 6″ deep. Its 4×2 drive and max speed of 60 mph ensure fast jobsite access and reliable heavy lifting up to 5,490 lb.
Exceptional Versatility with Advanced Boom Articulation
Featuring a 10′ 3″ telescoping boom with 220° tilt and 165° bucket pivot angle, the D172 offers unmatched maneuverability and reach—up to 24′ 11″ on the groundline and a max loading height of 16′ 4″. This flexibility simplifies complex tasks and maximizes jobsite productivity.
Operator Comfort and Safety in a Compact Design
The D172’s compact transport dimensions (27′ 1″ length, 8′ 6″ width, 12′ 3″ height) and 10″ ground clearance allow safe, easy transport and maneuvering. Coupled with stable 15′ 10″ wheelbase and 6′ 7″ swing clearance, operators enjoy enhanced control, comfort, and safety on every project.
