Compact crawler excavators and backhoes force a simple question: is it worth spending more for a heavier gas-powered machine, or should you keep the footprint and price down with a full-rotation compact digger? The 2026 NEW 1.4 Ton Digger 13.5hp Gas Tracked Crawler B&S EPA Engine Mini Excavator and the 1 Ton Mini Excavator 1000kg Rato Engine EPA Certified Full Rotation Farm Digger represent that fork in the road.
Quick Verdict
If you want more raw capacity and a larger gas engine for heavier digging, choose the 1.4-ton B&S model. If a compact 1000kg footprint and the lower listed price are the priority, the 1-ton Rato digger makes the case.
Price and Spec Snapshot
Both machines are listed as new, EPA-certified mini excavators with crawler tracks and a China country of origin. The listed-price spread is USD 4,183.23.
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar | Key Specs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 NEW 1.4 Ton Digger 13.5hp Gas Tracked Crawler B&S EPA Engine Mini Excavator | USD 7,392.23 | 13.5hp gas engine; 1.4-ton class; 2026 model | |
| 1 Ton Mini Excavator 1000kg Rato Engine EPA Certified Full Rotation Farm Digger | USD 3,209.00 | 8.2kW Rato engine; full rotation; 1000kg class |
Where Each Product Wins
- The 1.4-ton B&S unit wins on capacity and engine. It is the heavier unit in this pair, with a 13.5hp gas engine, a max dig depth of 5'-6', and a 2026 model-year listing.
- The 1-ton Rato unit wins on maneuverability. It lists full rotation and a 930mm total width, which suits narrow yards, basements, and tight job sites.
Product Notes
2026 NEW 1.4 Ton Digger 13.5hp Gas Tracked Crawler B&S EPA Engine Mini Excavator
This is the bigger, gas-powered option in the matchup. The Briggs & Stratton engine is paired with a 380mm-wide bucket and a 0.025cbm bucket capacity, and the listing gives a max dig depth of 5'-6' plus a 380mm platform ground clearance. The description points to small projects, garden work, farmland municipal works, and public parks, and also mentions digging, grabbing, drilling, bull-dozing, ditch-cleaning, and rock-breaking. The trade-off is price: it carries the higher listed price of the pair, so a tighter budget may steer you toward the compact 1-ton machine.
1 Ton Mini Excavator 1000kg Rato Engine EPA Certified Full Rotation Farm Digger
The 1-ton Rato machine is the compact, lower-priced alternative. Its 8.2kW Rato engine and 930mm total width are listed for reaching narrow yards, basements, and tight job sites. The specs include a maximum digging radius of 2781mm, a maximum excavation depth of 1625mm, and a maximum unloading height of 1758mm. The limitation is the lighter-duty class: if your work regularly demands the heavier capacity of the 1.4-ton B&S unit, that bigger machine is the direction to go.
Final Choice by Use Case
Go with the 2026 NEW 1.4 Ton Digger when you want the heavier gas-powered machine and can work within its higher listed price. Choose the 1 Ton Mini Excavator when compact dimensions and the lower listed price fit the sites you normally work.
