In the global market, there are three types of mini excavators. Let’s analyze the advantage and disadvantage:
| Brands Parameter | Eruo/US Mini Excavator | Japan Minin Excavator | China Mini Excavator |
| Key brands | CATWacker NeusonBobcat | KubotaYanmarKato (Ishikawajima) | XCMGSANYXemach, and many other local brands |
| Advantage | High efficiencyLarge PowerFast movementAdvanced designed | Good coordination in movementsKubota: large power, strong walking powerYanmar: low fuel consumption, each oil cylinder is equipped with a guard plate, and the boom light is inside the boomKato: large oil tank | Mainly are Kubuta, YanmarHydraulic system: mainly are Japanese NACHI-FUJIKOSHI or China Hengli |
| Disadvantage | Rotating motors easily go broken | Overall performance is a little bit weaker than western brandsKubota: high engine mount cushion replacement frequency Yanmar: speed and power are somehow lower than Kubota | Weak in walking powerPower and Cooling effect is slightly weaker than that of Japanese brands |
| Price | High | High | Middle and low based on brands |
Recommendation:
- For home use: It is recommended to purchase locally manufactured Chinese mini excavator
- For commercial use:
- In good working conditions with limited budget: Chinese brands mini excavator
- For construction projects with sufficient budget and good profit margins: Japanese, European, or American imported brands mini excavator