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Mini Excavators

Mini Excavators
Cat’s New 2.4- and 2.6-Ton Mini Excavators Pack More Lift
The new 302.4 CR and 302.6 bring increased lift capacity, higher auxiliary flow and transport-friendly operating weights.
October 13, 2026
Yellow CAT 382.4 excavator dumping soil at a construction site with operator visible in cab
Compact equipment attachments
New Prinoth Grizzly M300e Packs Forestry-Mulching Power Into 375-Pound Package
The lightweight excavator attachment cuts grass, brush and trees up to 4 inches in diameter and can handle slopes and tight spaces.
October 6, 2026
Heavy forestry equipment with grapple bucket attachment sorting logs in wooded area
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Mini Excavators
XCMG Releases 2 New Mini Excavators for North American Market
The 2.7-metric-ton XE27U Pro and the 4.8-metric-ton XE45U Pro get Kubota diesel engines and zero tail swing.
October 6, 2026
Yellow XCMG 4.8-metric-ton XE45U Pro mini excavator with hydraulic arm and bucket displayed at ConExpo 2026
Mini Excavators
Sheriff: Suspect Caught on Deputy Bodycam Selling Contractor’s Stolen Excavator
After the owner saw his Cat mini excavator on Facebook Marketplace, deputies set up a sting and recorded the busted deal on video.
October 5, 2026
Yellow Caterpillar mini excavator with bucket attachment parked on asphalt in outdoor lot
Mini Excavators
John Deere's New 40 P-Tier Mini Excavator “Transports Like a 35, Digs Like a 50”
The 9,190-pound, 42-horsepower model fills a gap in the company’s lineup, between the 35 P-Tier and the 50 P-Tier.
September 24, 2026
John Deere 40 P-Tier mini excavator with bucket attachment at construction site demonstration with workers in safety gear
Mini Excavators
Typhon Debuts Terror XVII Pro Mini Excavator With $12K Starting Price
The 20.4-horsepower, 4,000-pound Terror XVII Pro offers cab or canopy options and a standard bucket, blade and thumb.
August 28, 2026
Blue Typhon Error XVII Pro mini excavator with articulated boom and grapple bucket on tracked chassis
Market Pulse
Quick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators 2025 - 2026
See which brands and models led new and used sales, plus the latest used-equipment price and auction trends.
August 19, 2026
Red and black excavator with raised bucket attachment on sandy ground near rural buildings
Mini Excavators
Sany Launches 4 New Mini Excavators From 3.7 to 8.8 Metric Tons
The SY35U, SY50U, SY60C and SY80U get Yanmar diesel engines, swing booms and load-sensing hydraulics, among other features.
August 4, 2026
Orange SANY excavator with extended boom digging into soil pile at construction site
Mini Excavators
Person Trapped Beneath Overturned Excavator Rescued, Airlifted
The victim was pinned beneath the excavator’s rollover protection structure. It was the second reported rollover rescue this month.
July 28, 2026
Rhea County Emergency Management in safety gear working together during a rescue of a person trapped under an overturned excavator on grass.
Mini Excavators
Hitachi Gives Sneak Peek at Next-Gen Mini Excavators With New Landcros Name
Four new compact excavators ranging from 3 to 6 metric tons are set for 2027 with more coming as Hitachi changes to "Landcros."
July 27, 2026
Neon-lit indoor venue with blue and orange lighting, silhouetted visitors exploring interactive installations and exhibits
Safety & Compliance
Operator Dies in Modified Mini Excavator; Texas Contractor Faces $276K Fine
The excavator had been altered so it could fit in a crawl space beneath a school, according to OSHA.
July 20, 2026
Baltazar Rubio-Olvera wearing black cowboy hat and plaid shirt smiling outdoors
Mini Excavators
Rippa Eyes North American Market for Its Low-Cost Mini Excavators
Led by its new R32 Pro, Rippa says its mini excavators deliver comparable performance to premium brands while costing 30% to 40% less.
July 17, 2026
Blue and black compact excavator with articulated arm and bucket attachment on tracked base
Mini Excavators
Iron Insider: Case's New D Series Mini Excavators — the CX30D, CX34D, CX38D
Here's everything you need to know about the 24-horsepower models and how they stack up in the competitive 3-ton excavator market.
July 14, 2026
CASE heavy excavator equipment lineup featuring three compact and mid-size models in orange and black on green landscape
Mini Excavators
Closer Look: Kioti Reveals Its First-Ever Mini Excavators, the New MX Series
At 23 horsepower and 8,501 pounds, the MX350A represents the smallest of the three excavators. Learn all about the new models here.
July 6, 2026
KIOTI mini excavator on display at trade show with text 'KIOTI's First Ever'
Mini Excavators
Yanmar Gives Sneak Peek of New 6-Ton Mini Excavator for U.S.: the SV60-6B
The 45-horsepower model can perform multiple hydraulic functions — even while traveling — and has a larger cab with 360-degree visibility.
June 29, 2026
Maroon YANMAR mini excavator with extended arm on dirt pile at construction site with tower cranes
Mini Excavators
Iron Insider: How Does JCB's New 25Z-1 Fit in Crowded Mini Excavator Market?
We take a deep dive into the 2.5-metric-ton 25Z-1 with zero tail swing and how it compares to competitors' models.
June 9, 2026
Yellow JCB zero tail swing mini excavator with bucket extended in forest setting with marketing text
Mini Excavators
Case CE Adds 3 New D Series 3-Ton-Class Mini Excavators to Lineup
The 24.4-horsepower CX30D, CX34D and CX38D offer zero tailswing, an automotive-style cab and attachment versatility.
May 29, 2026
Case Construction Equipment CX38D mini excavator
Mini Excavators
Closer Look: Cat’s New Smallest Mini Excavator — the 301 CR
Take walkaround tour of Cat’s replacement for the 300.9D, featuring zero tail swing, a folding ROPS and a retractable undercarriage.
May 26, 2026
CAT 301 mini excavator with operator in winter forest setting
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