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Mini Excavators

These Popular Mini Diggers Are Also Awesome Tool Carriers

The mini or compact excavator segment stands as one of the hottest machine markets in U.S. construction equipment. Its popularity stems from its versatility and size. Operators can easily transport mini excavators, and these machines handle a variety of onsite applications. These include digging basements, burying downspouts, compacting soil, trenching service lines or grappling obscenely big, decorative rocks. Manufacturers define these units as excavators under 8 metric tons. Designers equip them with an undercarriage and tracks, a long digging arm, and a cab or ROPS enclosure. With dig depths ranging between 5 and 15 ft+ and operating weights between 2,000 and 20,000 lbs, compact excavators maneuver into cramped worksites while delivering impressive digging power.

The 3.5- to 4-metric-ton class continues to drive growth in the compact hydraulic excavator market, especially in rental, while the 5- to 6-metric-ton size class gains momentum. Conventional-style compact excavators share the spotlight with minimum and zero tail swing designs. Zero tail swing (ZTS), which ensures the cab stays within the width of the tracks, remains a popular choice. Beyond their many features — such as enclosed cabs, backfill blades, extendable sticks and retractable undercarriages — mini excavators can equip a wide range of attachments to tackle tasks beyond digging, including hydraulic thumbs, breakers, specialty buckets, augers, grapples and mowers. Recent trends in the category include commercially available electric and hybrid variants as well as machine control systems for grading and digging. Examples of mini excavators include:

Takeuchi’s TB Mini Excavators | Caterpillar’s Next Gen Mini Excavators | Kubota’s K, KX and U Compact Excavators

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December 2, 2019
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Add an Auger: How to Pair an Auger with Your Mini Excavator
November 20, 2019
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Case Dealer Medico Industries Supports Team Rubicon in Flood Mitigation Project in Susquehanna County, Pa.
November 8, 2019
Attachments
Editor at Large: Eyeing the Equipment Announced at Cat’s Fall Press Event + The Awesomeness of Visiting Its Global Operator Challenge
October 24, 2019
Mini Excavators Hyundai 35Z 9A compact excavator
Digging in the Cold: Tips for Winterizing Your Compact Excavator

As winter approaches, business slows down for many contractors who live in areas where freeze laws prohibit earthmoving activity. Whether or...

October 9, 2019
Mini Excavators
Bobcat Introduces New E26 Compact Excavator to the R-Series Lineup

Bobcat Company is expanding its R-Series excavator lineup with the addition of the new E26. Redesigned with performance, uptime protection a...

October 8, 2019
Mini Excavators
Hyundai Exhibits Electric-Powered Compact Excavator at #ICUEE19

Machine developed in collaboration with Cummins Yesterday, Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas unveiled the prototype of a fully electri...

October 2, 2019
Mini Excavators
JCB’s Electric Mini Excavator Is Now Available in North America

The 19C-1E mini excavator, JCB’s first fully electric construction machine, is now offered to customers in the United States and Canad...

September 24, 2019
Mini Excavators Doosan DX42 excavator
Design Your Dream Digger

Forget the Budget, Let’s Build Your Perfect Mini Excavator The mini excavator market is big business in America right now. We’re...

September 18, 2019
Mini Excavators
First Volvo Electric Compact Excavator Arrives at Customer Site

Following the unveiling of the first electric Volvo compact excavator, the ECR25 Electric, at Bauma 2019, the machine has now been delivered...

August 26, 2019
Mini Excavators Bobcat excavator
Compare Every Manufacturer’s Excavator in Our 2019 Spec Guide

In 2019, the mini or compact excavator segment is one of the hottest growth markets in U.S.-sold construction equipment. These small, tool-c...

August 26, 2019
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