Earthmoving · Equipment guide

Mini Excavators in Canada

Mini and compact excavators bring 360-degree digging capability to landscaping, utilities, residential construction and restricted-access jobsites. Their value comes from access, controllability and attachment versatility rather than maximum production alone.

Orange mini excavator with Kubota branding, canopy, bucket and blade

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79 models · 8 manufacturers

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Mini Excavators
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Takeuchi TB230 Mini Excavator

Takeuchi TB230 Mini Excavator

Current TB230 manufacturer record · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight
6,215 lb2,819 kg
Maximum Digging Depth
9 ft 3.6 in2,835 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
15 ft 5.4 in4,710 mm
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Mini Excavators
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Takeuchi TB235-2 Mini Excavator

Takeuchi TB235-2 Mini Excavator

Current TB235-2 manufacturer record · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight — Canopy
7,416 lb3,365 kg
Maximum Digging Depth
10 ft 7.8 in3,245 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
16 ft 10.0 in5,130 mm
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Mini Excavators
Current manufacturer model

Takeuchi TB240 Mini Excavator

Takeuchi TB240 Mini Excavator

Current TB240 manufacturer record · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight — Canopy
8,575 lb3,890 kg
Maximum Digging Depth
11 ft 4.4 in3,465 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
17 ft 9.6 in5,425 mm
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Mini Excavators
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Takeuchi TB250-2 Mini Excavator

Takeuchi TB250-2 Mini Excavator

TB250-2 explicitly identified in live Takeuchi US product comparison records. · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight — Canopy
10,970 lb4,975 kg
Maximum Digging Depth
12 ft 4.8 in3,780 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
19 ft 7.6 in5,985 mm
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Mini Excavators
Current manufacturer model

Takeuchi TB257FR Mini Excavator

Takeuchi TB257FR Mini Excavator

Current TB257FR manufacturer record · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight — Canopy
12,675 lb5,750 kg
Maximum Digging Depth
12 ft 9.4 in3,895 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
19 ft 11.4 in6,080 mm
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Mini Excavators

Current TB260 product page · United States reference

Max digging depth
12 ft 9.4 in3,895 mm
Max reach at ground level
20 ft 1.3 in6,130 mm
Engine power (rating basis unconfirmed)
47.6 hp35.5 kW
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Mini Excavators
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Takeuchi TB280FR Mini Excavator

Takeuchi TB280FR Mini Excavator

TB280FR explicitly identified in live Takeuchi US product comparison records. · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight — Cab (Rubber)
18,805 lb8,530 kg
Maximum Digging Depth
14 ft 10.7 in4,540 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
23 ft 1.4 in7,045 mm
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Mini Excavators
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Takeuchi TB290-2 Mini Excavator

Takeuchi TB290-2 Mini Excavator

TB290-2 April2025 UK StageV brochure, mono boom, long arm; do not substitute US TB290. · United Kingdom reference; differs from US TB290

Operating weight
18,519 lb8,400 kg
Max digging depth
15 ft 0.3 in4,580 mm
Max reach at ground level
23 ft 11 in7,290 mm
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Mini Excavators
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Takeuchi TB335R Mini Excavator

Takeuchi TB335R Mini Excavator

TB335R explicitly identified in live Takeuchi US product comparison records. · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight — Canopy
7,970 lb3,615 kg
Maximum Digging Depth
10 ft 6.2 in3,205 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
17 ft 4.9 in5,305 mm
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Mini Excavators
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Takeuchi TB350R Mini Excavator

Takeuchi TB350R Mini Excavator

Current TB350R product page · United States / North American reference

Operating weight — canopy
10,980 lb4,980 kg
Maximum digging depth
11 ft 8.8 in3,575 mm
Maximum reach at ground level
19 ft 5.2 in5,925 mm
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Mini Excavators
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Takeuchi TB370 Mini Excavator

Takeuchi TB370 Mini Excavator

TB370 explicitly identified in live Takeuchi US product comparison records. · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight — Cab (Rubber)
14,850 lb6,735 kg
Maximum Digging Depth
13 ft 4.8 in4,085 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
21 ft 6.5 in6,565 mm
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Mini Excavators
Current manufacturer listing

Yanmar SV08-1D Mini Excavator

Yanmar SV08-1D Mini Excavator

SV08-1D exact model title in linked North American Yanmar specification sheet; native imperial/metric pairs retained. · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight — rubber tracks
2,348 lb1.07 t
digging depth, published range
5 ft–5 ft 4 in1,520–1,620 mm
reach at ground level, published range
8 ft 10 in–8 ft 11 in2,700–2,730 mm
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Choosing mini excavators for the job

Compare tail swing, machine width, blade configuration, transport weight and auxiliary hydraulics against the actual work. Trailer and tow-vehicle limits can be as important as digging performance.

Machine types and configurations

  • Micro excavators
  • Compact conventional-tail
  • Reduced-tail-swing
  • Zero-tail-swing
  • Cab and canopy configurations

Specifications that matter

SpecificationWhy it matters
Operating and transport weightCheck the travel configuration against trailer space, access restrictions and route requirements.
Overall widthCheck the travel configuration against trailer space, access restrictions and route requirements.
Digging depthShows whether the configured machine fits the required work envelope.
Tail overhangCheck clearance behind the machine throughout its swing, especially near walls and traffic.
Auxiliary flowDetermines powered-attachment capability and circuit requirements.
Blade dimensionsMust suit the material, work envelope, machine geometry and configuration.
Coupler typeMatch the exact attachment interface, locking system and hydraulic connections.

Before buying used

  • Check boom swing, slew play and blade pins
  • Inspect rubber tracks, sprockets and lower rollers
  • Confirm auxiliary lines and coupler operation with the intended work tools
Ownership costs to consider

Cost drivers

  • Rubber tracks and lower rollers
  • Boom-swing and slew components
  • Pins, bushings and coupler wear
  • Compact emissions systems
Plan your transport

Transport checklist

  • Check trailer payload after attachments
  • Measure actual width and overall height
  • Secure buckets and tools separately where required
  • Verify tow vehicle, hitch and axle ratings independently

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