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2024 Hyundai Robex 60CR-9A Mini Excavator
Prince George, BC, CAN
Usage: 42 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • 2023 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 6 ft 3 in Stick • Backfill Blade • 15.5 in Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 48 in Cleanup Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2019 Cat 305E2 CR Mini Excavator
Belleville, ON, CAN
Usage: 1,652 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • Control Pattern Changer • 0 ft 69 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 400 mm Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 42 in Cleanup Bucket • Additional 24 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2024 Hyundai R35Z-9A Mini Excavator
Prince George, BC, CAN
Usage: 23 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • 2023 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 5 ft 3 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 12 in Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 22 in Digging Bucket
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2023 Hyundai Robex 35Z-9A Mini Excavator
Kamloops, BC, CAN
Usage: 38 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • Swing Boom • 5 ft 4 in Stick • Backfill Blade • 12 in Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 17 in Digging Bucket • Additional 36 in Cleanup Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2019 Kubota U55-4G Mini Excavator
Belleville, ON, CAN
Usage: 2,501 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • 2019 US EPA Label • 0 ft 62 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 400 mm Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • Hydraulic Thumb
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2022 John Deere 60G Mini Excavator
Perris, CA
Usage: 680 hr
Swing Boom • 6 ft 1 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 15.75 in Rubber Tracks • 30 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2023 Develon DX55R-7 Mini Excavator
Mittagong, NSW, AUS
Usage: 152 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • Rear View Camera • E-Stops • Swing Boom • 1960 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Stick Check Valve • Boom Check Valves • Backfill Blade • 400 mm Rubber Tracks • Tilting Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 420 mm Digging Bucket • Thumb Bracket
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2015 John Deere 50G Mini Excavator
County Of Grande Prairie No. 1, AB, CAN
Usage: 1,564 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • Swing Boom • 5 ft 6 in Stick • Boom Check Valves • Backfill Blade • 16 in Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • 24 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2023 Cat 305.5E Mini Excavator
Lake Point, UT
Usage: 233 hr
Enclosed Cab • 5 ft Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 18 in Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 24 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2022 Cat 305.5E2 Mini Excavator
Lake Point, UT
Usage: 321 hr
Enclosed Cab • Tier 4 • 2022 US EPA Label • 5 ft Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 18 in Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 24 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2022 Cat 305.5E2 Mini Excavator
Lake Point, UT
Usage: 541 hr
Enclosed Cab • 2022 US EPA Label • 5 ft Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 18 in Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 24 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2018 Kubota KX057-4 Mini Excavator
Belleville, ON, CAN
Usage: 6,567 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • 2018 US EPA Label • 0 ft 72 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Power Angle Blade • 400 mm Track Shoes w/Rubber Inserts • Manual Quick Coupler • 42 in Cleanup Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2024 Hyundai R25Z-9A Mini Excavator (Unused)
Prince George, BC, CAN
Usage: 7 hr
Tier 4 • 2023 US EPA Label • Positive Air Shutoff • Swing Boom • 4 ft 5 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 10 in Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 17 in Digging Bucket
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2007 Yanmar ViO55-5A Mini Excavator
Nisku, AB, CAN
Usage: 1,177 hr
Enclosed Cab • Control Pattern Changer • 2007 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 5 ft 7 in Stick • Backfill Blade • 15.75 in Triple Grouser Track Shoes • 28 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2011 Case CX58C Mini Excavator
Nisku, AB, CAN
Usage: 1,826 hr
Enclosed Cab • 2011 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 5 ft 5 in Stick • Backfill Blade • 15.75 in Triple Grouser Track Shoes • 32 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2010 Case CX55B Mini Excavator
Nisku, AB, CAN
Usage: 1,215 hr
Enclosed Cab • 2010 US EPA Label • 5 ft 2 in Stick • Backfill Blade • 15.75 in Triple Grouser Track Shoes • 32 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2019 Cat 305.5E2 Mini Excavator
Chehalis, WA
Usage: 2,006 hr
Enclosed Cab • Tier 4 • 2019 US EPA Label • 4 ft 10 in Stick • Backfill Blade • 15.5 in Double Grouser Track Shoes w/Rubber Inserts • 28 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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Lot 2562018 Bobcat E50 Mini Excavator
South Vienna, OH
Usage: 1,138 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • 6 ft 4 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 15.75 in Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 47.75 in Cleanup Bucket • Additional 22.75 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2010 Case CX55B Mini Excavator
Nisku, AB, CAN
Usage: 1,589 hr
Enclosed Cab • Swing Boom • 5 ft 2 in Stick • Backfill Blade • 15.75 in Triple Grouser Track Shoes • 32 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2020 Cat 305.5E2 Mini Excavator
Las Vegas, NV
Usage: 1,530 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • Tier 2 • 2025 US EPA Label • 5 ft Stick • Backfill Blade • 16 in Triple Grouser Track Shoes w/Rubber Inserts • Manual Quick Coupler • 29 in Digging Bucket
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2010 Cat 305D CR Mini Excavator
Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC, CAN
Usage: 5,855 hr
Located in Lane 43 Spot 3 • Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • 2010 US EPA Label • CARB Compliant • Swing Boom • 5 ft 9 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 16 in Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • 30 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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Lot 2522018 Cat 305.5E2 Mini Excavator
South Vienna, OH
Usage: 1,642 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • 4 ft 11 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 15.5 in Double Grouser Track Shoes w/Rubber Pads • Manual Quick Coupler • 28 in Digging Bucket
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2008 Case CX55B Mini Excavator
Nisku, AB, CAN
Usage: 1,385 hr
Swing Boom • 5 ft 2 in Stick • Backfill Blade • 15.75 in Triple Grouser Track Shoes • 32 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2025 Cat 305.5 Mini Excavator (Unused)
Jebel Ali Free Zone, ARE
Usage: 4 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • 1500 mm Stick • Backfill Blade • 400 mm Triple Grouser Track Shoes • 770 mm Digging Bucket
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2025 Cat 305.5 Mini Excavator (Unused)
Jebel Ali Free Zone, ARE
Usage: 5 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • 1500 mm Stick • Backfill Blade • 400 mm Triple Grouser Track Shoes • 770 mm Digging Bucket
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2025 Cat 305.5 Mini Excavator (Unused)
Jebel Ali Free Zone, ARE
Usage: 5 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • 1500 mm Stick • Backfill Blade • 400 mm Triple Grouser Track Shoes • 770 mm Digging Bucket
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2024 Doosan DX60-9C Mini Excavator
Lake Point, UT
Usage: 519 hr
Enclosed Cab • 4 ft Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 18 in Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 30 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2017 Cat 305.5E2 Mini Excavator
Las Vegas, NV
Usage: 1,535 hr
Enclosed Cab • US EPA Label • 4 ft 10 in Stick • Backfill Blade • 15.5 in Triple Grouser Track Shoes w/Rubber Inserts • Manual Quick Coupler • 26 in Digging Bucket
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2023 Doosan DX60-9C Mini Excavator
Lake Point, UT
Usage: 619 hr
Enclosed Cab • 4 ft Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 18 in Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 24 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2020 Komatsu PC56-7 Mini Excavator
Odessa, MO
Usage: 1,611 hr
Enclosed Cab • US EPA Label • 6 ft 8 in Stick • Backfill Blade • 15.5 in Triple Grouser Track Shoes • Manual Quick Coupler • 15.5 in Digging Bucket
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Lot 2542016 Cat 305E2 CR Mini Excavator
Morris, IL
Usage: 6,080 hr
Enclosed Cab • Rear View Camera • Swing Boom • 5 ft 9 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Power Angle Blade • 16 in Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 22 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb • Equipment-From-Langman-Construction
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2022 Doosan DX60-9C Mini Excavator
Lake Point, UT
Usage: 520 hr
Enclosed Cab • 4 ft Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 18 in Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 24 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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Lot 2572017 Bobcat E50 Mini Excavator
Morris, IL
Usage: 1,953 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • 2017 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 5 ft 1 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 15.5 in Rubber Tracks • 23 in Digging Bucket • Thumb Bracket • EQUIPMENT-FROM-HERC-RENTALS
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2024 Hyundai Robex 17Z-9A Mini Excavator
Kamloops, BC, CAN
Straight Travel Pedal • Control Pattern Changer • 2023 US EPA Label • CARB Compliant • Swing Boom • 4 ft Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 9 in Rubber Tracks • Expandable Width Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 14 in Digging Bucket
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Lot 972018 Cat 305.5E2 Mini Excavator
Tulare, CA
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • US EPA Label • Requires Diesel Exhaust Fluid • 5 ft Stick • Backfill Blade • 15.5 in Triple Grouser Track Shoes w/Rubber Pads • Manual Quick Coupler • 28 in Digging Bucket
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2017 Cat 305.5E2 Mini Excavator
Lake Point, UT
Usage: 1,552 hr
Enclosed Cab • 5 ft Stick • Backfill Blade • 16 in Double Grouser Track Shoes w/Rubber Inserts • Manual Quick Coupler • 26 in Digging Bucket
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2017 Cat 305.5E2 Mini Excavator
Lake Point, UT
Usage: 1,583 hr
Enclosed Cab • 5 ft Stick • Backfill Blade • 16 in Double Grouser Track Shoes w/Rubber Inserts • Manual Quick Coupler • 26 in Digging Bucket
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Takeuchi TB235-2 Mini Excavator
North East, MD
Usage: 361 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • Straight Travel Pedal • Swing Boom • 5 ft 10 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 12 in Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • 24 in Digging Bucket
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2021 Kubota U56-5 Mini Excavator
Maltby, L3, GBR
Usage: 3,792 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • Rear View Camera • Tier 4 • 2021 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 1650 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Stick Check Valve • Boom Check Valves • Backfill Blade • 400 mm Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 600 mm Digging Bucket
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Lot 258A2022 Sany SY35U Mini Excavator
Morris, IL
Usage: 521 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • Control Pattern Changer • Swing Boom • 18 ft Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 11.5 in Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • 18 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2021 Kubota U56-5 Mini Excavator
Maltby, L3, GBR
Usage: 4,099 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • Rear View Camera • Tier 4 • 2021 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 1650 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Stick Check Valve • Boom Check Valves • Backfill Blade • 400 mm Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 440 mm Digging Bucket
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2022 Green Machine E20E Electric Mini Excavator
Amaranth, ON, CAN
Usage: 90 hr
Swing Boom • 4 ft 2 in Stick • Backfill Blade • 9 in Rubber Tracks • 11.5 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2020 Wacker Neuson ET65 Mini Excavator
Maltby, L3, GBR
Usage: 1,322 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • Rear View Camera • Swing Boom • 2000 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Stick Check Valve • Boom Check Valves • Backfill Blade • 400 mm Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 600 mm Digging Bucket
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2017 Cat 305.5E2 Mini Excavator
Mead, CO
Usage: 1,532 hr
Enclosed Cab • US EPA Label • 4 ft 11 in Stick • Backfill Blade • 15.5 in Triple Grouser Track Shoes w/Rubber Pads • Manual Quick Coupler • 30 in Digging Bucket
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2019 Bobcat E35I Mini Excavator
Lebanon, TN
Usage: 898 hr
Tier 4 • 2019 US EPA Label • Variable Angle Swing Boom • 5 ft 3 in Stick • Backfill Blade • 13 in Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • 30 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2018 Kubota KX71-3S Mini Excavator
Chilliwack, BC, CAN
Usage: 2,393 hr
2018 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 3 ft 11 in Stick • Backfill Blade • 12 in Rubber Tracks • 22 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2017 Volvo EC20D Mini Excavator
Zevenbergen, NRDB, NLD
Usage: 1,154 hr
Enclosed Cab • 1060 mm Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 260 mm Rubber Tracks • Expandable Width Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • 1000 mm Cleanup Bucket • Additional 280 mm Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Breaker • 3 v bkt • 1 x Volvo hydraulic hammer
Live auction
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2022 Kubota KX033-4R1A Mini Excavator
Austin, TX
Control Pattern Changer • Tier 4 • 2023 US EPA Label • 5 ft 3 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Power Angle Blade • Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb • Equipment-From-Ewald-Kubota
IronClad Assurance
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2008 Case CX55B Mini Excavator
Nisku, AB, CAN
Usage: 1,661 hr
2008 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 5 ft 2 in Stick • Backfill Blade • 15.75 in Triple Grouser Track Shoes
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Lot 2512018 Cat 305.5E2 Mini Excavator
South Vienna, OH
Usage: 1,484 hr
Enclosed Cab • 2015 US EPA Label • 4 ft 11 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 15.5 in Triple Grouser Track Shoes w/Rubber Inserts • Manual Quick Coupler • 28 in Digging Bucket
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Lot 2502015 John Deere 60G Mini Excavator
South Vienna, OH
Usage: 7,918 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • Swing Boom • 6 ft Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 16 in Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • 16 in Digging Bucket
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Lot 2532017 Cat 305.5E2 Mini Excavator
Morris, IL
Usage: 1,624 hr
Enclosed Cab • Control Pattern Changer • 5 ft Stick • Backfill Blade • 15 in Triple Grouser Track Shoes w/Rubber Inserts • 26 in Digging Bucket
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Lot 2552020 Komatsu PC56-7 Mini Excavator
Morris, IL
Usage: 1,632 hr
Enclosed Cab • 2017 US EPA Label • 4 ft 10 in Stick • Backfill Blade • 15 in Triple Grouser Track Shoes • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 24 in Digging Bucket
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2022 Sany SY35U Mini Excavator
Lake Worth, TX
Usage: 594 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • Control Pattern Changer • Swing Boom • 4 ft 7 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 11.5 in Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • 18 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2022 Sany SY35U Mini Excavator
Lake Worth, TX
Usage: 529 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • Control Pattern Changer • Swing Boom • 4 ft 7 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 11.5 in Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • 24 in Digging Bucket • Thumb Bracket
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2017 Case CX145D Mini Excavator
Perris, CA
Usage: 4,295 hr
Enclosed Cab • Air Conditioner • 9 ft 10 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 23.75 in Triple Grouser Track Shoes • 34 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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2021 Cat 303.5 CR Mini Excavator
Mead, CO
Usage: 1,409 hr
Enclosed Cab • Swing Boom • 5 ft 2 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 12 in Rubber Tracks • Manual Quick Coupler • 22 in Digging Bucket
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2022 Yanmar ViO35-6A Mini Excavator
Humble, TX
Usage: 1,399 hr
Control Pattern Changer • 2022 US EPA Label • Swing Boom • 4 ft 6 in Stick • Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing • Backfill Blade • 12 in Rubber Tracks • Hydraulic Quick Coupler • 12 in Digging Bucket • Hydraulic Thumb
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Mini Excavators - What To Look For When Buying
Mini excavators are essential for industries like construction, landscaping, and agriculture, providing the flexibility to work in tight spaces and tackle a wide range of tasks. At Ritchie Bros., we offer a vast, constantly rotating inventory of mini excavators for sale through our global auction platform. Whether you're looking to expand your fleet or replace an aging machine, our auction-driven marketplace provides access to a wide range of brands and models at competitive prices. With detailed inspection reports and the potential for cost savings through our transparent bidding process, Ritchie Bros. makes buying equipment both reliable and affordable.
Buying vs Renting a Mini Excavator
When it comes to mini excavators, one of the most common decisions businesses face is whether to buy or rent. While renting may seem cost-effective upfront, it quickly adds up over time. For companies that frequently use excavators, purchasing is often a much smarter investment. Owning a mini excavator allows you to:
- Save Money Long-Term: The rental costs for mini excavators accumulate quickly. If you have ongoing or frequent projects, the overall cost of renting could surpass the cost of buying.
- Enjoy Flexibility: When you own your excavator, you can use it at your convenience without waiting for rental availability. This leads to less downtime and quicker project turnarounds.
- Customize Attachments: Owning allows you to outfit your mini excavator with the necessary attachments for your specific tasks without worrying about rental restrictions.
Ultimately, if you have ongoing needs or foresee more projects in the future, buying a mini excavator makes more financial and operational sense.
Key Things to Look for When Buying a Used Mini Excavator
If you're in the market for a used mini excavator, there are several important factors to consider before making a purchase. Below are some of the key considerations:
Size and Weight Capacity
Choosing the right size and weight capacity is critical. A mini excavator’s compact size allows it to perform tasks in tight spaces where larger equipment cannot fit. For instance, 1-ton mini excavators are perfect for landscaping and small construction projects. However, if your work requires heavier lifting or digging, you’ll need a model with a higher weight capacity.
Digging Depth and Reach
The digging depth and reach of your mini excavator are crucial depending on the type of work you'll be doing. For trenching or foundation work, a compact excavator with a longer reach ensures that your machine can handle deeper digs without needing to reposition frequently. Look for models with the appropriate digging capacity to maximize efficiency on the job site.
Hydraulic Power
The hydraulic system powers the attachments you’ll need to complete various tasks, such as augers or grapples. More powerful hydraulics allow you to tackle a wider range of jobs. For example, a Kubota mini excavator or a CAT mini excavator are known for their strong hydraulic systems, making them versatile and able to support numerous attachments.
Parts Compatibility and Maintenance
One often overlooked consideration is how easy it is to get replacement parts and service for your mini excavator. Popular brands such as Kubota, CAT, and Yanmar mini excavators have a wide availability of parts, which is critical for minimizing downtime when repairs are needed. Models in the ~$20K range from these brands are common and have strong support networks, making it easy to find parts quickly. Be sure to choose a model that offers reliable access to parts and repair services to keep your machine running efficiently.
Should I Buy a Backhoe or Mini Excavator?
Another common decision is whether to invest in a mini excavator or a backhoe. While both machines are versatile, the mini excavator typically has an edge when it comes to maneuverability in tight spaces and specialized tasks like trenching or digging. On the other hand, backhoes are great for projects that require both digging and loading material, but they are larger and can be harder to maneuver in confined areas.
In general, if your projects require precision and you’re working in limited spaces, a mini excavator is often the better choice. Consider your typical work environment and project needs when making your decision.
Different ways to buy used mini excavators at Ritchie Bros.
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