Shopping in the excavators-and-backhoes category usually comes down to reach, power, and price before you commit to a machine. The four options in this guide are all styled as mini excavators, but they split into different use cases: a used 23hp swing-boom, a new 13.5HP side-swing, a 2026 1.4-ton gas crawler, and a 2-ton Kubota diesel. Their prices run from $5,626 to $7,392.23.
Quick take
If your priority is digging depth and a diesel engine, the 2 Ton TERROR XVIII Kubota D902 is the lowest-priced machine here at $5,626 and lists an 8'1''-9' max digging depth. If you want a new 1.6-ton frame with a side-swing boom and hydraulic pilot controls, the 13.5HP side-swing model sits at $6,599. The used 23hp swing-boom at $6,320 offers a higher gross power rating, though its condition is used. The 2026 1.4-ton crawler is the highest-priced option at $7,392.23 and carries a 13.5hp gas engine.
Price comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6T 23hp Used Mini Excavator | USD 6,320.00 | |
| 1.6T 13.5HP Side-Swing Mini Excavator | USD 6,599.00 | |
| 2026 1.4 Ton Crawler Digger | USD 7,392.23 | |
| 2 Ton TERROR XVIII Kubota Diesel | USD 5,626.00 |
Decision matrix
| If your job needs... | Look at this model |
|---|---|
| More digging depth and a diesel engine | 2 Ton TERROR XVIII Kubota D902 |
| A 23hp swing-boom on a used machine | 1.6T 23hp Used Mini Excavator |
| A new compact side-swing with hydraulic pilot controls | 1.6T 13.5HP Side-Swing Mini Excavator |
| A 1.4-ton crawler with a 13.5hp gas engine | 2026 NEW 1.4 Ton Crawler Digger |
Product notes
1.6T 23hp Mini Excavator With B&S Dual-Cylinder 3864 Engine and Swing Boom, Used
This used 1.6-ton machine is the only one in this group with a 23hp gross power rating and a dual-cylinder B&S engine. The swing boom and 7 ft 5 in max digging depth make it a practical choice if you want reach and power without stepping up to a 2-ton frame. Fuel consumption is 0.95 gal/h, and the fuel tank holds 2.25 gal. The trade-off is that it is explicitly used, so you are getting an already-run unit rather than a new one. At USD 6,320.00, it sits between the lowest and highest priced models here.
1.6T Mini Excavator B&S 13.5HP Engine Side Swing Boom/Hydraulic Pilot
This new 1.6-ton machine is built around a B&S420 engine and a side-swing boom with 75° left and 45° right swing. Hydraulic pilot controls are part of the package, and the overall width is 990mm, so it is aimed at tight work sites. Maximum digging depth is 1710mm and max digging height is 2690mm. The 0.025m3 bucket pairs with a gradeability of 35°. At USD 6,599.00, it is priced $279 above the used 23hp model. The main limitation is the smaller 13.5HP engine compared with the dual-cylinder 23hp used machine.
2026 NEW 1.4 Ton Digger 13.5hp Gas Tracked Crawler B&S EPA Engine Mini Excavator
This 2026 1.4-ton crawler runs on a 13.5hp Briggs & Stratton gas engine and is EPA certified, with 0 hours and new condition. The tracked crawler has a 380mm bucket with 0.025cbm capacity and platform ground clearance of 380mm. Max digging depth is 5'-6', which is shorter than the other three models. It is the highest priced machine here at USD 7,392.23. If you need a small gas-powered crawler for light digging and care about the 2026 model year, this is the one. The limitation is the price and the shallower dig depth relative to the 1.6-ton and 2-ton options.
2 Ton New TERROR XVIII Mini Excavator Digger Tractor, KUBOTA D902 Diesel Engine
This 2-ton model is the lowest-priced machine in the group at USD 5,626.00. It comes with a Kubota D902 diesel engine, a fully enclosed AC/heater cabin, pilot controls, and a hydraulic thumb clip. The max digging depth is 8'1''-9', deeper than the other three, and the working weight is 2 tons. Hours are 0 and condition is new. The trade-off is the 2-ton working weight, which is heavier than the other compact models. If your site can handle that weight and you want diesel power, this is the lower-priced option in the group.
Final recommendation by use case
- For the deepest dig and a diesel engine: 2 Ton TERROR XVIII Kubota D902 at USD 5,626.00.
- For a used 23hp swing-boom with more power: 1.6T 23hp Used Mini Excavator at USD 6,320.00.
- For a new compact side-swing with pilot controls: 1.6T B&S 13.5HP Side-Swing at USD 6,599.00.
- For a 2026 gas crawler with 0 hours: 2026 NEW 1.4 Ton Crawler at USD 7,392.23, if digging depth is secondary.
