Mini Excavators for Sale

Compact excavators are generally classified as any digger under 10 tons. The market is stacked with the familiar faces in compact equipment: Bobcat, Caterpillar, John Deere, New Holland, Kubota, and Volvo. And each offers dozens of different models ranging in weight, reach, horsepower, and digging depth.

Finding the Best Mini Excavator

The growing variety and options in the compact class is due to the years-long increase in demand for mini excavators. As manufacturers have packed more features and power into smaller frames, these machines have grown in popularity in everything from residential building to heavy construction.

With so many choices, it can be hard to compare your compact excavator options. Construction contractors tend to find the best ROI in the larger sizes. These machines offer the best of both worlds: the digging performance of construction excavators in a small frame with reduced tail swing.

Popular Mini Excavator Models

• Kubota KX080 – The KX080 is the biggest mini excavator Kubota makes. With more than 66 HP, it’s among the top in power.

• CAT 308 – Caterpillar’s 308 mini excavator isn’t the brand’s largest, but it still operates at nearly 70 HP. Combined with reduced fuel consumption, you get both greater performance and greater fuel savings. 

• Bobcat E35 – Although it sits smack dab in the middle of Bobcat’s compact excavator lineup, the E35 is the most sought-after digger from the company. The latest R2-Series line offers six variations and three arm configurations of the E35.

There are hundreds of compact excavators to choose from, and Tractor Zoom has the auction and dealer listings to match. With that kind of variety, you’re sure to find a new or used mini excavator for sale near you with the right combination of price, hours, and features to suit your needs.