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Closer Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight Spaces
Take a walkaround tour and see why this 8,000-pound, zero-tail-swing machine is built and tested like a full-size production excavator.
December 22, 2025
Compact Excavators
Closer Look: Kubota’s New U17-5 Mini Excavator Gets Tough in Tight Spaces
The 1.7-metric-ton model features retractable tracks and dozer blade as well as zero tail swing for working in confined spaces.
December 15, 2025
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Compact equipment
"Firewood Art" – Man Makes Life-Size Takeuchi Excavator, CTL Out of Logs
The owner of a Cashiers Firewood in North Carolina estimates his TB260 and TL10 log display took about 300 hours and four cords of firewood to build.
December 3, 2025
Compact Excavators
Closer Look: Bobcat's New E17, E20 Mini Excavators with Zero Tail Swing
The compact excavators deliver more power and lift capacity in tight spaces and can work up against walls and other obstacles.
November 20, 2025
Compact Excavators
Closer Look: Kubota Revamps Top-Selling Mini Excavator, the KX040-5
Take a walkaround tour of the next-generation 4-metric-ton compact excavator, which gets a quieter, roomier cab, improved hydraulics and more.
November 17, 2025
Compact Excavators
Closer Look: Case CE's Newest and Largest Electric Mini Excavator, the CX25EV
The battery-powered compact excavator delivers the same power as a comparable-sized 34-horsepower diesel machine, without the noise or emissions.
November 10, 2025
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2025 Compact Construction Equipment Guide
The latest specs, trends and top models of compact track loaders, skid steers, stand-on mini loaders, compact excavators and compact wheel loaders.
November 7, 2025
Compact Excavators
Closer Look: Develon’s Reduced Tail-Swing DX62R-7 Mini Excavator
At 6.2 metric tons and 57.5-horsepower, the compact excavator has 7 inches of side overhang and zero rear overhang for work in tight areas.
November 3, 2025
Compact Excavators
Caterpillar Reveals New Engine, Software, Cameras for Mini Excavators
The 308 CR, 309 CR and 310 get new engine and cameras, while the 305 CR can be equipped with E-Fence and grade Indicate.
October 21, 2025
Compact Excavators
Cat 303.5 CR Mini Excavator Gets Speed and Productivity Boost
A software update, compatible with 2021 and newer builds, boosts the mini excavator's transient speed by 25% and productivity by 35%, Cat says.
October 14, 2025
Compact Excavators
Deere Redesigns 17 & 26 P-Tier Mini Excavators with More Power, Versatility
With faster cycle times, increased breakout force and improved attachment compatibility, the new 1.7-ton 17 P-Tier and 2.7-ton 26 P-Tier are built to boost productivity on tight jobsites.
October 10, 2025
Compact Excavators
Bobcat Unveils 2 New Mini Excavators with Zero Tailswing, Retractable Track Width
The 1.7-metric-ton E17 and 1.9-metric-ton E20 can fit in tight spaces and work up against obstacles with increased power and lift capacity.
October 9, 2025
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Quick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators in 2024-2025
Find out the most popular models of new and used financed mini excavators and which models are fetching the most at auction.
September 11, 2025
Compact Excavators
Volt Intros Low-Cost, Direct-to-Consumer Electric Mini Excavator
Meet the EV-X2 with up to 10 hours of runtime, zero emissions and a price lower than equivalent diesel excavators.
September 9, 2025
Compact Excavators
New Holland Unveils Its First In-House Designed and Built Mini Excavators
The 9,590-pound E42D and 10,912-pound E50D are designed for durability, comfort and power on utility and construction jobs.
August 27, 2025
Attachments
Yichen Excavator Attachment Line Debuts with Rock Saw, Crusher Bucket, Drum Cutter
The new heavy-duty attachments for cutting, material processing, excavation and trench work are now available in North America.
August 11, 2025
Compact Excavators
A Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail Swing
The 24.4-horsepower mini excavator features a swing boom and a three-pump hydraulic system for tackling a variety of light construction jobs.
August 1, 2025
Compact Excavators
Bull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator Lineup
The five model mini excavator lineup touts prices up to “40 percent lower than big-brand alternatives.”
July 29, 2025
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