Top 10 Most Popular Mini Excavators on LECTURA Specs
By Patrik Eder · July 26, 2022
We have counted and analyzed over 1,100,000 checked machines from 77 manufacturers and we proudly present to you the Global TOP 10.
Check out the TOP 10 most popular mini excavators in 2022 on LECTURA Specs.
The global ranking is dominated by JCB 8018 CTS. Furthermore, the British manufacturer has another mini excavator in the Top 10 ranking - the 8014 CTS that ranked 8th. The second place was seized by Kubota and its model KX41-2 V. The Japanese manufacturer has two more machines in the Top 10 ranking; the U55-4 (6th) and KX61-3 GL (9th). The third place belongs to American manufacturer Bobcat and its mini excavator X 320. Another Japanese company, Takeuchi, gained two positions with TB 125 (4th) and TB 016 S (10th), whereas the two remaining spots were claimed by Caterpillar 301.8C (5th) and Caterpillar 302.5C (7th).
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And now let's have a look at the local champions:
You will find all countries with at least „20,000" checked machines.
| # | Germany (172,869) |
France (139,850) |
Italy (117,617) |
United States (109,806) |
Poland (75,368) |
United Kingdom (61,425) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KX 019-4 GL Kubota |
EC25 Volvo |
U27-4 HI Kubota |
KX61-2 G Kubota |
8018 CTS JCB |
8014 CTS JCB |
| 2 | KX41-2 V Kubota |
KX41-2 V Kubota |
320 D Bobcat |
VIO 35 Yanmar |
8025 ZTS JCB |
KX36-3 GL Kubota |
| 3 | KX61-3 GL Kubota |
U25-3α GL Kubota |
8018 CTS JCB |
VIO 55 Yanmar |
E19 Bobcat |
KX61-3 GL Kubota |
| 4 | KX41-3 VHGL Kubota |
U27-4 NHGL Kubota |
322 D Bobcat |
KX91-2 Kubota |
1404 Wacker Neuson |
KX 027-4 HGL Kubota |
| 5 | HR 16 Terex-Schaeff |
302.5C Caterpillar |
U17-3 Kubota |
B 27 Yanmar |
301.8C Caterpillar |
U10-3 G Kubota |
| 6 | 1404 Wacker Neuson |
302.7D CR Caterpillar |
PC50MR-2 Komatsu |
KX121-2 Kubota |
1503 Neuson |
8018 CTS JCB |
| 7 | HR 12 Terex-Schaeff |
X 320 Bobcat |
X 320 Bobcat |
U55-4 Kubota |
8014 CTS JCB |
U27-4 HI Kubota |
| 8 | KX 057-4 Kubota |
8018 CTS JCB |
PC16R-3HS Komatsu |
HR 14 Terex-Schaeff |
KX 019-4 GL Kubota |
U55-4 Kubota |
| 9 | 8018 CTS JCB |
8025 ZTS JCB |
303 C R Caterpillar |
E32 Bobcat |
E 16 Bobcat |
TB 125 Takeuchi |
| 10 | U10-3 G Kubota |
U17-3 Kubota |
PC12R-8 Komatsu |
305.5E CR Caterpillar |
8015 JCB |
8015 JCB |
| # | Spain (27,586) |
Austria (26,228) |
Canada (24,370) |
Australia (23,991) |
Czechia (23,212) |
Netherlands (22,972) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TB 260 Takeuchi |
TB 016 S Takeuchi |
KX121-3α GL Kubota |
ZX55U-5A Hitachi |
KX36-3 GL Kubota |
KX 019-4 GL Kubota |
| 2 | TB 210 R Takeuchi |
TB 145 Takeuchi |
KX41-2 V Kubota |
U55-4 Kubota |
KX 057-4 Kubota |
U10-3 G Kubota |
| 3 | TB 216 A Takeuchi |
TB 250 Takeuchi |
KX 057-4 Kubota |
8018 CTS JCB |
303 C R Caterpillar |
E 16 Bobcat |
| 4 | TB 016 S Takeuchi |
TB 135 Takeuchi |
304 C R Caterpillar |
301.7D Caterpillar |
301.8C Caterpillar |
EX 8 Hitachi |
| 5 | KX161-3α GL Kubota |
TB 125 Takeuchi |
KH191 Kubota |
SK 55 SRX 6 Kobelco |
8026 CTS JCB |
TB 016 S Takeuchi |
| 6 | E60C New Holland |
TB 016 A Takeuchi |
KX91-2 Kubota |
VIO 17 Yanmar |
KX61-3 GL Kubota |
TB 125 Takeuchi |
| 7 | TB 145 Takeuchi |
TB 216 S Takeuchi |
VIO 35 Yanmar |
R17Z-9A Hyundai |
TB 125 Takeuchi |
KX41-2 V Kubota |
| 8 | TB 250 Takeuchi |
TB 228 Takeuchi |
KH28 Kubota |
U17-3 Kubota |
8035 ZTS JCB |
SWE20F Sunward |
| 9 | EB 12 Pel-Job |
TB 210 R Takeuchi |
KH41 Kubota |
PC15R8 Komatsu |
8018 CTS JCB |
6502 Neuson |
| 10 | EZ28 Wacker Neuson |
TB 230 Takeuchi |
KX41-3 GLV Kubota |
R 60 CR-9 Hyundai |
PC02 Komatsu |
B 12 Yanmar |
The Spanish ranking shows that the most popular model is Takeuchi TB 260, followed by the TB 210 R and TB 216 A from the same manufacturer. Moreover, the Japanese OEM holds 6 positions out of 10 within the Spanish ranking. Takeuchi excels in the Austrian ranking, seizing all 10 (!) ranks. The three most popular models are the TB 016 S, the TB 145 and the TB 250, in that particular order. Kubota KX121-3α GL is the most popular model in Canada, accompanied by Kubota KX41-2 V (2nd) and Kubota KX 057-4 (3rd), stressing the domination of the Japanese manufacturer in Canada, having 8 models out of 10 in the ranking. The situation in Australia is pretty different; Hitachi ZX55U-5A leads the ranking over Kubota U55-4 and JCB 8018 CTS. The rest of the Australian mini excavator ranking is varied and includes models from 8 different manufacturers. The visitors from Czech Republic favour Kubota KX36-3 GL over Kubota KX 057-4 and Caterpillar 303 C R. Caterpillar and JCB seem to be the closest competitors to Kubota within the Czech mini excavator ranking. Kubota KX 019-4 GL is the most popular mini excavator model according to Dutch visitors. It defeated Kubota U10-3 G and Bobcat E 16, which claimed the following spots. Japanese manufacturer Takeuchi also has two mini excavators in the domestic ranking; the TB 016 S and TB 125.
Most popular mini excavators FAQ
How do I choose a mini excavator?
Choosing the right excavator for your job depends on several factors such as the environment, area of the jobsite, preferred type of engine (diesel vs electric) or for example the age and costs of the machine. You can have a look at the 10 most popular mini excavators on LECTURA Specs.
How much does a mini excavator weigh?
The specific range often depends on the manufacturer or the exact classification. LECTURA classifies all excavators that weigh up to 6 metric tonnes as mini excavators. The smallest mini excavator in our database is Komatsu PC01-1, weighing only 300 kg (661 pounds). The heaviest models are for example JCB 8060, XCMG XE60DA or Kubota KH191, all weighing 6,000 kg.
What is a mini excavator?
Mini excavators, also called compact excavators, are small earthmoving machines. LECTURA classifies them as excavators that weigh up to 6 metric tonnes. They are designed to work in narrow spaces and restricted areas, which is a huge benefit, often combined with the usage of electric machines and therefore being quiet and environmentally-friendly.
What is the best mini excavator?
8018 CTS is the most popular mini excavator globally, according to LECTURA Top 10 most popular mini excavator ranking. The 8018 CTS is followed by Kubota KX41-2 V and Bobcat X 320.