by Kevin Forestell, DOZR

There’s more of a difference between mini excavators and standard excavators than size alone. Specs, maneuverability, cost, and job requirements should all be part of the conversation when comparing these two machines.

Excavators are a type of heavy equipment used for digging and gathering material. They have a sealed cabin, called a turret, that rotates 360 degrees and an articulating arm with an attached bucket. The turret usually sits on tracks, but some excavator models have wheels.

Put simply, mini excavators are the mini version of an excavator. They’re smaller in size and weight and typically better suited for small-scale projects and job sites with restricted space.

For the most part, mini excavators share a similar structure to larger machines. The biggest difference is that the smallest mini excavators typically have non-marking rubber tracks as opposed to steel tracks. They also have reduced tail-swing, which refers to how far the machine’s rear end swings while the front end moves in the opposite direction. This, in addition to their compact frames, is why mini excavators are great for working in small spaces.

The following specs differ greatly between standard and mini excavators. Check out our mini excavator spec guide and excavator spec guide for more detailed spec information.

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