Electric Mini Excavator | Urban construction, landscaping, tight spaces | Electric motor (CE certified), 1,000 kg operating weight (ISO 3095), ▲1.5x capacity in HT15 model (1,500 kg) 4+ attachments (auger, bucket) Crawler tracks (low ground pressure) | ▲1.5x capacity in HT15 model (ideal for heavier tasks) Quiet operation (40 dB ▲ quieter than diesel) Eco-friendly, zero emissions | Limited runtime (needs recharging) Lower power for heavy-duty tasks (▲ diesel engines offer 2x power) |
Diesel Mini Excavator | Heavy-duty construction, remote sites | Diesel engine (EPA Tier 4), 1,500 kg operating weight, 1,200 kg capacity (ISO 1105) Attachments like buckets/ripper | ▲2x power output vs electric models Longer runtime (no recharging) Better for heavy loads | Noisier (85 dB) Higher emissions (▲10x CO₂ vs electric) Less eco-friendly |
Skid Steer Loader | General construction, material handling | Four-wheel design, 2,000 kg capacity (ISO 1105), diesel/electric options Attachments like buckets/backhoes | ▲2x lifting capacity vs compact excavators High versatility in attachments | Less maneuverable in tight spaces Heavier (▲1.5x operating weight) |
Compact Track Loader | Soft terrain, landscaping | Tracks for low ground pressure (ISO 6892), 1,800 kg capacity Attachments like grapples | ▲30% ground stability vs wheeled models Less soil compaction | Higher cost (▲20% vs skid steer) Complex maintenance (hydraulic systems) |
Backhoe Loader | Trench digging, utility work | Backhoe attachment, wheel-mounted, 1,200 kg capacity Ripper for demolition tasks | ▲1.2x trenching efficiency vs compact excavators Easy road mobility | Less compact (▲1.5x size) Limited attachment versatility (no auger support) |
Wheeled Excavator | Mobile construction sites | Wheeled chassis, 1,500 kg capacity (ISO 1105), diesel engine Rapid relocation capability | ▲50% faster site transitions vs tracked models Higher mobility | Higher ground pressure (▲40% soil damage) Less stability in uneven terrain |