Huayee HY12C
For homeowners who want the most digging depth for the money in a gas machine. Ask about the warranty before ordering.
Amazon $4,999$4,999
The Huayee HY12C is the better mini excavator overall, rated 4.1 to 3.6. The Huayee HY12C leads on price and engine. The MechMaxx MEC10 Honda wins on features. The Huayee HY12C costs $3,800 less ($4,999 vs $8,799).
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MechMaxx MEC10 Honda
For buyers who want the MEC10 with a Honda engine at a lower price. The listing leaves out the warranty, so ask before ordering.
Amazon $8,799$8,799
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Huayee HY12C for price ($4,999 vs $8,799) and engine (13.5 hp engine vs 11.7 hp engine).
- Choose the MechMaxx MEC10 Honda for features (hydraulic thumb, swing boom vs hydraulic thumb).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 2,800 lb mini excavator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Huayee HY12C | MechMaxx MEC10 Honda |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Price 30% | 89 $4,999 | 32 $8,799 |
| Digging depth 25% | 100 67 in digging depth | 99 65.7 in digging depth |
| Engine 15% | 94 13.5 hp engine | 68 11.7 hp engine |
| Features 25% | 30 hydraulic thumb | 55 hydraulic thumb, swing boom |
| Warranty 5% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 50 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Huayee HY12C | MechMaxx MEC10 Honda | |
|---|---|---|
| Digging | ||
| Operating weight | 2,646 lb | 2,280 lb |
| Digging depth | 67 in | 65.7 in |
| Reach | 120 in | 119 in |
| Dump height | 67 in | 81.8 in |
| Bucket width | - | 15 in |
| Thumb | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 420 cc gas | Honda GX390 389 cc |
| Power | 13.5 hp | 11.7 hp |
| Fuel | Gas | Gas |
| Machine | ||
| Swing boom | - | Yes |
| Operator cover | Canopy | - |
| Tracks | Rubber | - |
| Width | 37 in | 36 in |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |