Mini Excavators For Sale

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Mini Excavators, also referred to as compact excavators, are small-sized construction equipment—ranging from 1-ton to 12,000-pound models—utilized in digging and excavation tasks in tight spaces or areas with limited access. These machines are equipped with an arm and bucket attached to a rotating platform. They are commonly employed in landscaping, demolition, and light construction work. You can find a wide range of open ROPS or enclosed cab Mini Excavators from brands like Caterpillar, John Deere, Bobcat, Kubota, and many more.

Browse our selection of new and used Mini Excavators for sale by dealers and owners near you and find the perfect one for your project today. If you are looking for something larger than a small excavator, check out our section for mid-size and large excavators.

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Caterpillar 303.5E2 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator
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2021 Caterpillar 303.5E2 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator

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$58,000 USD
303.5 HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR, ALARM, TRAVEL, BATTERY, DISCONNECT, BELT, SEAT, 3" RETRACTABLE, BLADE, 70", BOLT-ON, CAB W/ AIR CONDITIONER, CAMERA, REAR VIEW, CONTROL PATTERN CHANGER, COOLING,...
Inspection Report
ConditionUsed
Usage1,500 Hours
Stock Number5028900T0
MLS Number13004517
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/22/2024
Location
Sterling, VA, US
Sold By

Carter Machinery

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Caterpillar 301.8 Mini Hydraulic Excavator
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2021 Caterpillar 301.8 Mini Hydraulic Excavator

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$40,000 USD
CAT 301.8 MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR, EQUIPPED WITH CAT PRODUCT LINK, LANE 1 ORDER, Online Owner's Manual, PACKING, LAST MILE PROGRAM, SERIALIZED TECHNICAL MEDIA KIT, SHIPPING/STORAGE...
ConditionUsed
Usage419 Hours
Stock NumberH8X03736
MLS Number12972989
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/20/2024
Location
Knoxville, TN, US
Sold By

Stowers Rents

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Caterpillar 301.8 Mini Hydraulic Excavator
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2021 Caterpillar 301.8 Mini Hydraulic Excavator

$26,995.14 USD
Air Conditioner, Boom - 1 Piece, Car Body - Standard, Coupler Type - Mechanical, Engine Enclosures, Lighting, Mirrors, Protection 12 MONTHS / 1,000 HR. POWERTRAIN HYD. WARRANTY, Rubber...
Inspection Report
ConditionUsed
Usage388 Hours
Stock NumberBFP10162A
MLS Number13286448
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/18/2024
Location
Timmins, ON, Canada
Sold By

Toromont CAT

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Caterpillar 308E2 CR Mini Excavator
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2017 Caterpillar 308E2 CR Mini Excavator

$74,500 USD
The Caterpillar 308E2 CR is a compact radius hydraulic excavator designed for high performance and versatility. Here are some key specifications and features of the 2017 model:...
ConditionUsed
Usage2,758 Hours
Enclosed CabYes
Quick CouplerYes
MLS Number13127282
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/10/2024
Location
LaBelle, FL, US
Sold By

Port City Machinery, LLC

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Caterpillar 302.7D CR Mini Excavator
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2017 Caterpillar 302.7D CR Mini Excavator

$32,000 USD
*302.7D CR MINI HYD EXC,T4(NTE), *ALARM, TRAVEL, *AUTO IDLE, NTE, *BELT, SEAT, 2" RETRACTABLE, *BLADE, DOZER, W/FLOAT, *CANOPY, *CONTROLS, PATTERN CHANGER, *COUNTERWEIGHT, 260LBS, *LINES,...
Inspection Report
ConditionUsed
Usage1,195 Hours
Stock NumberCCU001077
MLS Number12623982
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/18/2024
Location
Fresno, CA, US
Sold By

Quinn Company

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Caterpillar 308E2 Mini Excavator
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2013 Caterpillar 308E2 Mini Excavator

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308E2CR SB HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR, 8DQ0643, ACCUMULATOR, FOR CANADA, ALARM,TRAVEL, BELT,SEAT,3" RETRACTABLE, BLADE,91",WELD-ON, C3.3, CAB,ROPS, CONTROL,PATTERN CHANGER, COOLING,HIGH AMBIENT,...
ConditionUsed
Usage3,307 Hours
Stock NumberUM09062
MLS Number12785890
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/18/2024
Location
Santa Rosa, CA, US
Sold By

Peterson Cat

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Caterpillar 304E2 Mini Hydraulic Excavator
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2022 Caterpillar 304E2 Mini Hydraulic Excavator

$67,000 USD
16" BUCKET, 304E HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR, 304E2 HEXMN CFG 3, ALARM, TRAVEL, ATHENS DEALER PDI FUEL, BATTERY, DISCONNECT, BELT, SEAT, 3" RETRACTABLE, BLADE, 77", ANGLE, BOLT-ON, CAB W/ AIR...
ConditionUsed
Usage1,264 Hours
Stock NumberE0134909
MLS Number12540506
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/18/2024
Location
Missoula, MT, US
Sold By

Western States Equipment

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NEW Mini Excavator Enclosed Cab 2024 MIVA VA13C 13.5 HP Aux Hydraulics, Thumb
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NEW Mini Excavator Enclosed Cab 2024 MIVA VA13C 13.5 HP Aux Hydraulics, Thumb

$6,900 USD
NEW Mini Excavator Enclosed Cab 2024 MIVA VA13C 13.5 HP Aux Hydraulics, Thumb EASY BUSINESS FINANCING AVAILABLE!* Please call Gary with any questions or to discuss any additional details...
ConditionNew
Stock NumberTC1024355040DS069
MLS Number13194986
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/9/2024
Location
Orem, UT, US
Sold By

Global Remarketing

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2018 Bobcat E55 Mini Excavator - Bucket & Thumb
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2018 Bobcat E55 Mini Excavator - Bucket & Thumb

$51,000 USD
For sale 2018 Bobcat E55 Mini Excavator with 24” tooth bucket, hydraulic knockdown blade, hydraulic Bobcat X-change system, and long arm option. - 1658 hours, - 50hp, - Hydraulic...
ConditionUsed
Usage1,658 Hours
Attachment TypeBucket & Thumb
Horse Power50 HP
Weight12,487
Enclosed CabYes
ThumbYes
GPS/Machine ControlYes
MLS Number12414774
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated10/30/2024
Location
Oklahoma City, OK, US
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Private Party

Caterpillar 305E2 Mini Hydraulic Excavator
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2019 Caterpillar 305E2 Mini Hydraulic Excavator

Newly Listed
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Online Owner's Manual,
ConditionUsed
Usage4,243 Hours
Stock NumberMU00751134
MLS Number13301638
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/26/2024
Location
Verona, Italy
Sold By

Compagnia Generale Trattori

Caterpillar 305CR Mini Excavator
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2023 Caterpillar 305CR Mini Excavator

Newly Listed
$82,500 USD
2023 CAT 305 07A CR MINI EXC, 305 07A CR MINI EXCAVATOR, ALARM, TRAVEL, BELT, SEAT, 3" RETRACTABLE, BLADE, ANGLE, BOCE, BOOM, SWING, BUCKET-HD, 18", 3.1 FT3, 5T, CAB, WITH HEAT AND A/C, CAT...
Inspection Report
ConditionUsed
Usage149 Hours
Stock NumberMA35980
MLS Number13301545
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/26/2024
Location
Rapid City, SD, US
Sold By

Butler Machinery Co.

Caterpillar 301.6 Mini Excavator
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2020 Caterpillar 301.6 Mini Excavator

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$19,701.87 USD
CUTTING WIDTH: 1000 MM, Online Owner's Manual, OPERATING WEIGHT: 1.9 T,
ConditionUsed
Usage1,695 Hours
Stock NumberMY600681
MLS Number13291121
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/26/2024
Location
Glinde, Germany
Sold By

Zeppelin Baumaschinen

Caterpillar 308E2 CR SB Mini Excavator
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2018 Caterpillar 308E2 CR SB Mini Excavator

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$58,900 USD
Air Conditioner, Coupler - Standard, Coupler Type - Mechanical, Engine Enclosures, Lighting, Mirrors, Online Owner's Manual, Pilot Control, Radio - AM FM Radio, Rubber Track, Ultra Low...
Inspection Report
ConditionUsed
Usage3,300 Hours
Stock NumberFJX11487
MLS Number13274092
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/26/2024
Location
Lafayette, IN, US
Sold By

MacAllister Machinery

Caterpillar 305CR Mini Excavator
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2023 Caterpillar 305CR Mini Excavator

Newly Listed
$84,000 USD
2023 CAT 305-07A, 305 07A CR MINI EXCAVATOR, ALARM, TRAVEL, BELT, SEAT, 3" RETRACTABLE, BLADE, ANGLE, BOCE, BOOM, SWING, BUCKET-HD, 18", 3.1 FT3, 5T, CAB, WITH HEAT AND A/C, CAT KEY, WITH...
Inspection Report
ConditionUsed
Usage211 Hours
Stock NumberMA35742
MLS Number13301514
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/26/2024
Location
Minot, ND, US
Sold By

Butler Machinery Co.

Caterpillar 303.5E2 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator
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2019 Caterpillar 303.5E2 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator

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$31,782 USD
Online Owner's Manual,
ConditionUsed
Usage2,465 Hours
Stock NumberCE010465
MLS Number13273645
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/26/2024
Location
Elko, NV, US
Sold By

Empire Machinery

Caterpillar 300.9D Mini Excavator
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2023 Caterpillar 300.9D Mini Excavator

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$26,294 USD
Online Owner's Manual,
ConditionUsed
Usage132 Hours
Stock NumberCE017248
MLS Number13273505
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/26/2024
Location
Henderson, NV, US
Sold By

Empire Machinery

Caterpillar 308 CR Mini Excavator
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2024 Caterpillar 308 CR Mini Excavator

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$146,615 USD
Online Owner's Manual,
ConditionUsed
Usage378 Hours
Stock NumberE600945
MLS Number13273017
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/26/2024
Location
Mesa, AZ, US
Sold By

Empire Machinery

Caterpillar 308 Mini Excavator
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2021 Caterpillar 308 Mini Excavator

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$65,000 USD
308 07A CR MHE DCA8C, aux hyd, Bucket, CAB, HEAT, A/C, Customer Value Agreement (CVA) 24 Month 500 Hour Parts only CVA, ENGINE S/N 8LL6014, hyd coupler, hyd thumb, LANE 3 ORDER, Online Owner...
Inspection Report
ConditionUsed
Usage3,996 Hours
Stock NumberEQ0136022
MLS Number13290679
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/26/2024
Location
Altoona, IA, US
Sold By

Ziegler CAT

Caterpillar 301.8 Mini Hydraulic Excavator
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2021 Caterpillar 301.8 Mini Hydraulic Excavator

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$23,975.82 USD
Online Owner's Manual, OPERATING WEIGHT: 2 T,
ConditionUsed
Usage1,535 Hours
Stock NumberH8X04175
MLS Number13254051
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/26/2024
Location
Weißenhorn, Germany
Sold By

Zeppelin Baumaschinen

Caterpillar 301.6 Mini Excavator
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2019 Caterpillar 301.6 Mini Excavator

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$22,829.15 USD
Online Owner's Manual, OPERATING WEIGHT: 1.9 T, TRACK SHOES (PADS) CONDITION: 60 %, TRACK SHOES (PADS) WIDE: 60 MM, UNDERCARRIAGE CARRIER ROLLERS: 65 %, UNDERCARRIAGE IDLERS: 60 %,...
ConditionUsed
Usage478 Hours
Stock NumberMY600440
MLS Number13253997
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/26/2024
Location
Frankenthal, Germany
Sold By

Zeppelin Baumaschinen

Caterpillar 301.8 Mini Hydraulic Excavator
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2021 Caterpillar 301.8 Mini Hydraulic Excavator

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$24,497.03 USD
Online Owner's Manual, OPERATING WEIGHT: 2 T,
ConditionUsed
Usage1,268 Hours
Stock NumberH8X04678
MLS Number13235927
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/26/2024
Location
Mülheim-Kärlich, Germany
Sold By

Zeppelin Baumaschinen

Caterpillar 301.7-CR Mini Excavator
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2021 Caterpillar 301.7-CR Mini Excavator

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$22,412.18 USD
CUTTING WIDTH: 400 MM, Online Owner's Manual, OPERATING WEIGHT: 1.8 T, TRACK SHOES (PADS) CONDITION: 60 %, UNDERCARRIAGE IDLERS: 75 %, UNDERCARRIAGE SPROCKETS: 75 %, UNDERCARRIAGE TRACK...
ConditionUsed
Usage618 Hours
Stock NumberJH704660
MLS Number13235791
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/26/2024
Location
Klipphausen, Germany
Sold By

Zeppelin Baumaschinen

Caterpillar 306 CR Mini Excavator
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2023 Caterpillar 306 CR Mini Excavator

Newly Listed
$95,000 USD
Air Conditioner, Boom - 1 Piece, Coupler - Quick, Coupler Type - Hydraulic, Customer Value Agreement (CVA) 2 YEAR/1,000 HOUR (PARTS SOS) CVA BY CAT FINANCIAL INCLUDED AT NO COST may be...
Inspection Report
ConditionUsed
Usage121 Hours
Stock NumberOKL10588900
MLS Number13301482
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/26/2024
Location
Jonesboro, AR, US
Sold By

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

Caterpillar 303.5E2 Mini Hydraulic Excavator
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2021 Caterpillar 303.5E2 Mini Hydraulic Excavator

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*303.5 HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR, *ALARM, TRAVEL, *BELT, SEAT, 3" RETRACTABLE, *CANOPY, TOPS, *CONTROL PATTERN CHANGER, *COOLING, HIGH AMBIENT, *DRAIN, ECOLOGY, *HYDRAULICS STD W/O 2ND AUX, *LINES...
ConditionUsed
Usage1,307 Hours
Stock NumberUM09146
MLS Number13197249
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/26/2024
Location
Salem, OR, US
Sold By

Peterson Cat

Caterpillar 306 Mini Excavator
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2022 Caterpillar 306 Mini Excavator

Recently Updated
$85,000 USD
Online Owner's Manual,
Inspection Report
ConditionUsed
Usage1,426 Hours
Stock NumberCRS91787
MLS Number13169312
CategoryMini Excavators
Last Updated12/26/2024
Location
Merced, CA, US
Sold By

Holt of California

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Mini Excavators for Precision Digging and Demolition

Otherwise known as a “mini digger” or "compact excavator", mini excavators have a standard boom and bucket design along with a small frame that excels in performing small-to-medium jobs in tight, confined spaces. A mini excavator is primarily used for digging holes and ditches, and for transporting materials, but with the right attachments, mini excavators can also trench, remove stumps, mulch materials, demolish small structures, plow snow, help repair utility lines, and a whole lot more.

My Little Salesman lists mini excavators for sale that can still get the job done even in adverse conditions such as steep slopes, muddy terrain and little working room. Whether you need a tracked or wheeled excavator for indoor or outdoor operations, you can find the right mini digger (and all of the necessary attachments) right here!

Choosing the Right Mini Excavator

Both new and used mini excavators can dig, on average, about 10 feet into the ground. This is ideal for utility work, residential construction, and any site where a smaller bucket is needed for precision digging. A mini excavator becomes much less effective, however, on larger construction sites and wide open spaces in general, though they can still be of limited aide.

Specs to consider:

  • Weight – An excavator has to weigh less than 23 tons to be considered a mini excavator. Popular weight classifications for these include 1-ton (the lightest), 2-ton, 3-ton, 5-ton, 8-ton, and 12,000-pound (the heaviest) mini excavator models.
    • Lighter excavators have less of a footprint and do not disturb the soil as much as larger excavators.
    • Lighter excavators will be able to easily fit in small areas like urban construction sites and warehouses.
  • Dig Depth – Although 10 feet is the norm, denser soils and materials will lessen the dig depth and may require additional attachments.
    • A mini excavator can only dig through mud using a larger-than-normal bucket, which can sometimes take away its precision advantage.
  • Dump Height – Most mini diggers can reach 13 feet at the most when dumping.
  • Bucket Capacity – The amount of material or soil the bucket can hold.
  • Operating Weight – How much weight the boom arm can take.
  • Types of Tracks — What material of tracks a mini excavator has for navigating a job site.
    • Rubber tracks are the most popular style of mini excavator tracks for the ability to leave finished surfaces (lawns, paved roads, etc.) undamaged. Rubber tracks on mini excavators are tend to be quieter when in operation in comparison to steel tracks.
    • Steel tracks on mini excavators provide superior traction on unfinished surfaces—such as muddy or rocky job sites.

Inspecting Used Mini Excavators for Sale

Be sure to check for the following on mini excavators before buying:

  • Exterior Damage – Cracks, bends and dents are bad in general. Cracks within the boom and stick or between the stick and the bucket are automatic deal breakers. Large cracks and bends could indicate severe structural damage, especially on the undercarriage.
  • Leaks – Check out the hoses, lines, and cylinders within the hydraulic pump compartment to make sure there are no leaks. Leaks in the slew ring or swing bearing could loosen connections and make the mini digger less accurate. While not a deal breaker, all leaks will absolutely need to be repaired before the mini excavator can be safely used.
  • Scalloping – Check the teeth of the mini digger bucket to make sure they have not bent out of shape. A scalloped bucket may not need to be replaced right away, but it will not be able to dig nearly as well, and it will fail eventually.
  • Types of Tracks — What material of tracks a mini excavator has for navigating a job site.
    • Rubber tracks are the most popular style of mini excavator tracks for their ability to leave finished surfaces (lawns, paved roads, etc.) undamaged. Rubber tracks on mini excavators tend to be quieter compared to steel tracks.
    • Steel tracks on mini excavators provide superior traction on unfinished surfaces—such as muddy or rocky job sites.
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