Mini Excavator Sales to Tackle the Toughest Jobs at Affordable Prices

Even at a glance, the most obvious difference between a mini excavator and a backhoe is size. A mini excavator is a great choice for urban construction sites where manoeuvrability in constricted spaces is an important factor. A backhoe includes both an articulated arm at the back and loader style bucket at the front, but this makes the whole machine larger. Both excavators and backhoes can typically achieve the same tasks. Browse our range of mini excavator sales on this page to find the machine that’s right for you.

A mini excavator is a smaller version of a standard excavator. It does not necessarily include a rotating chassis to make the machine smaller. It is a popular hire for urban and other sites where larger machinery cannot or manoeuvre effectively. If you are looking for a mini excavator for sale, browse our range on this page.

Our mini excavators start at $13,900 Australian Dollars with financing options available. We also offer specialist packages and plant plus trailer combos. Our pricing ranges from $13,900 to $37,900 Australian dollars depending on the option. Check out our range of mini excavators on this page for details and complete pricing.

Yes, it can. Tree stumps will typically have a deep root system making them hard to remove without the help of heavy machinery. A mini excavator can be the perfect tool for tree stump removal. If you are looking for stump clearing equipment, browse our range of mini excavator sales on this page now.

The answer here will usually depend on the job itself. A mini excavator, as the name suggests, will be the tool to use on projects where excavation is the priority. A skid steer loader is, again as the name suggests, the tool to use for loading, spreading or stacking material rather than digging. If you are after a mini excavator, browse our range on this page.

The machinery we sell, including mini excavators, is built with practical use and ease of maintenance in mind. There are no unnecessary electronic components or overdesigned parts involved, making maintenance tasks much simpler.

The maximum load of a mini excavator will vary depending on arm position in relation to machine’s centre of gravity. For example, the Ozziquip Tiger MkII can carry approximately 125Kg with the excavator arm fully extended and the dozer blade up. If you are not certain what machine is best for you, contact us to discuss your load requirements before making a purchase, we are confident that we have a mini excavator for sale that is right for you.

The life expectancy of a well maintained mini excavator is in thousands of hours and can vary from between eight thousand to ten thousand hours depending on maintenance and servicing.

In Queensland, it is no longer necessary to hold an earthmoving or a particular crane (EPC) certificate in order to operate a mini excavator, however the operator must be competent in the use of such equipment.

The laws and rules vary from territory to territory and state to state, please check your local regulations. In Queensland it is illegal to drive non-standard vehicles on any road.

There is a range of attachments available for our mini excavators and many of our deals come with buckets of different sizes, rippers, grapples or augers supported by easy to use and practical quick change systems for your convenience.

Reliability of the two options is not exactly comparable due to the a much larger scope of works typically carried out by full sized excavators compared to mini excavators. Mini excavators are as reliable as any other earth moving machine when they are well maintained and used within their specified operational parameters.

While generally, yes, the machines themselves are able to operate during showers, it is important to mind the safety in any wet weather conditions. Rainwater not only makes the terrain slippery and hazardous to traverse, but it also makes the soil heavier as it soaks up water. Always follow the best safety practices.

All of our mini excavators are track driven enabling them to navigate tricky terrain easier compared to machinery operating on standard wheels. Do keep in mind, that “all terrain” does not mean that the machine can navigate, traverse or climb absolutely anything. Always use your mini excavator within the operational parameters specified in its operator’s manual.

Mini excavators are perfect for lighter excavation jobs and work smaller scale projects or where manoeuvrability is limited and a smaller machine is required to complete the work. A few example of projects where mini excavators are typically used are:

• Residential construction sites with confined spaces
• Excavation for trenching
• Pool digging
• Landscaping
• Pad building
• Foundation building

Yes, they do. Please refer to our warranty information page for full details of what is covered under warranty and to what extent concerning our excavator sales.

To maintain your mini excavator in good shape, regularly:

• Check engine oil.
• Check coolant.
• Check air filters.
• Check oil cooler for leaks.
• Check radiator for leaks.
• Avoid allowing water to build up in the fuel tank.
• Inspect hydraulic fluid level.
• Keep an eye on fuel level.
• Inspect tracks and clean as necessary.
• Inspect undercarriage and clean as needed.
• Check hydraulic hoses for leaks, cracks, damage etc.
• Keep an eye on the wear and tear of attachments and accessories.

Yes, we can. Please call us on 1300 794 684, e-mail sales@machinerydirect.com.au or get in touch online to discuss your needs and we will assist you in choosing the machine that is right for you. We are confident that we have a mini excavator for sale that will suit your needs, check out our range of machinery sales now.