Choosing among compact excavators backhoes is less about finding a single all-purpose machine and more about deciding what matters most on your jobs: the lowest listed price, a cab, stated digging depth, or operating features such as an adjustable chassis and dozer blade. All four choices are new gas mini excavators with 13.5HP in their titles, but their configurations point in different directions.
Quick take
The $2,219 listed-price spread is substantial enough to make configuration the key decision. The Mini Excavator 1 Ton Tracked Digger 13.5HP EPA Gas Engine Pick Up VA is the low-price choice and states a 5-6 ft maximum digging depth. The Mini Excavator 1 Ton 13.5hp Mini Track Digger Gas EPA Engine stands out for its adjustable chassis and retractable dozer blade. TYPHON's 1-ton crawler centers on a Briggs & Stratton engine, while the 1.2Ton MMS adds an enclosed cab but states a maximum digging depth of less than 5 ft.
Listed-price comparison
| Mini excavator | Listed price | Price position |
|---|---|---|
| NEW TYPHON Mini Excavator 1Ton Digger 13.5hp Gas Tracked Crawler B&S EPA Engine | USD 4,499.00 | |
| Mini Excavator 1 Ton 13.5hp Mini Track Digger Gas EPA Engine | USD 3,798.00 | |
| NEW 1.2Ton Mini Excavator Enclosed cab 13.5HP EPA Engine Excavator Attachment | USD 5,218.00 | |
| Mini Excavator 1 Ton Tracked Digger 13.5HP EPA Gas Engine Pick Up VA | USD 2,999.00 |
Decision matrix
- For the lowest entry price: choose the Mini Excavator 1 Ton Tracked Digger 13.5HP EPA Gas Engine Pick Up VA, which combines the 1-ton tracked format with a stated 5-6 ft maximum digging depth.
- For chassis and blade flexibility: focus on the Mini Excavator 1 Ton 13.5hp Mini Track Digger Gas EPA Engine. Its adjustable chassis and retractable dozer blade are the defining equipment details here.
- For a named engine configuration: the NEW TYPHON Mini Excavator 1Ton Digger 13.5hp Gas Tracked Crawler B&S EPA Engine uses a 13.5HP Briggs & Stratton engine.
- For an enclosed operator area: the NEW 1.2Ton Mini Excavator Enclosed cab 13.5HP EPA Engine Excavator Attachment is the cab-equipped choice, with a stated operating weight up to 1200kg.
Product notes
NEW TYPHON Mini Excavator 1Ton Digger 13.5hp Gas Tracked Crawler B&S EPA Engine
At USD 4,499.00, the TYPHON Terror X suits shoppers who specifically want a compact 1-ton tracked crawler with a 13.5HP Briggs & Stratton engine. The description also identifies a 380mm-wide bucket with 0.025cbm capacity and 380mm platform ground clearance, creating a clear picture of its compact working arrangement. It is positioned for small projects, gardens, farmland, and municipal work. The concrete tradeoff is price: this is above both MMS 1-ton alternatives in the comparison, so the engine choice and TYPHON configuration need to be the reasons for moving beyond the lower-priced machines.
Mini Excavator 1 Ton 13.5hp Mini Track Digger Gas EPA Engine
The USD 3,798.00 MMS 1-ton mini track digger is the most compelling fit when chassis adjustment and blade setup are central to the task. Its RATO R420 single-cylinder, fan-cooled engine is paired with a stated 0.025m3 bucket capacity, 340mm bucket width, 30° climbing capacity, and a retractable dozer blade that can extend to 900mm. Those are concrete configuration details for landscaping and site-prep work where the blade matters alongside digging. Its limitation is straightforward: the listed price sits above the lower-priced tracked digger, while the stated maximum digging depth is 1450mm.
NEW 1.2Ton Mini Excavator Enclosed cab 13.5HP EPA Engine Excavator Attachment
Choose the USD 5,218.00 MMS 1.2-ton mini excavator when an enclosed cab is the deciding feature. The cab is described for work in winter wind, rain, and snow while maintaining visibility, and the machine is described with an operating weight reaching 1200kg. It also has a 13.5HP gas engine and is intended for small-scale projects. The tradeoff is twofold: it occupies the highest listed-price position in this group, and its stated maximum digging depth is less than 5 ft. That makes the cab configuration, rather than a deeper stated digging range, the main reason to select it.
Mini Excavator 1 Ton Tracked Digger 13.5HP EPA Gas Engine Pick Up VA
At USD 2,999.00, the Mini Excavator 1 Ton Tracked Digger 13.5HP EPA Gas Engine Pick Up VA is the direct choice for keeping the listed price as low as possible. It is a new tracked mini excavator with a 13.5HP EPA gas engine, an operating weight under 3,000 lbs, and net horsepower in the 10-20HP range. The description also calls out a full dozer blade and compact body dimensions for narrow-access work. Its key limitation is its stated maximum digging depth of 5-6 ft, which defines the digging scope more tightly than a shopper seeking a machine primarily for deeper excavation.
Final recommendation by use case
Choose the Mini Excavator 1 Ton Tracked Digger 13.5HP EPA Gas Engine Pick Up VA for the lowest listed-price route and a stated 5-6 ft digging range. Choose the Mini Excavator 1 Ton 13.5hp Mini Track Digger Gas EPA Engine when the adjustable chassis and retractable 900mm dozer blade match the way you work. Choose the TYPHON Terror X when the 13.5HP Briggs & Stratton engine is your preferred configuration. Choose the 1.2Ton MMS enclosed-cab excavator when the cab is more important than a stated digging depth beyond 5 ft.
