MMS MS10H B&S
For homeowners who want a small, EPA-certified gas mini excavator with a Briggs & Stratton engine for under $5,000. Dig depth and reach aren’t published, so check them with the seller.
Amazon $4,899$4,899
The MMS MS10H B&S is the better mini excavator overall, rated 3.9 to 3.1. The MMS MS10H B&S leads on engine and features. The MechMaxx MEC06 wins on price. The MechMaxx MEC06 costs $500 less ($4,399 vs $4,899).
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MechMaxx MEC06
#12 in Under 2,800 lbFull review
For light trenching and planting where a narrow machine matters more than depth. Buyers who need to dig past 4 ft should look at a 1 ton machine.
Amazon $4,399$4,399
Which should you buy?
- Choose the MMS MS10H B&S for engine (13.5 hp engine vs 9 hp engine) and features (hydraulic thumb, EPA certified engine vs swing boom).
- Choose the MechMaxx MEC06 for price ($4,399 vs $4,899).
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 | MMS MS10H B&S | MechMaxx MEC06 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Price 30% | 91 $4,899 | 100 $4,399 |
| Digging depth 25% | 50 digging depth not published (neutral score used) | 13 43.3 in digging depth |
| Engine 15% | 94 13.5 hp engine | 21 9 hp engine |
| Features 25% | 55 hydraulic thumb, EPA certified engine | 25 swing boom |
| Warranty 5% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 50 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| MMS MS10H B&S | MechMaxx MEC06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Digging | ||
| Operating weight | 2,205 lb | 1,345 lb |
| Digging depth | - | 43.3 in |
| Reach | - | 90.6 in |
| Dump height | - | 67.3 in |
| Bucket width | - | 11.4 in |
| Thumb | Hydraulic | - |
| Quick hitch | - | No |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton 420 cc | Loncin G300FDA 300 cc |
| Power | 13.5 hp | 9 hp |
| Fuel | Gas | Gas |
| EPA certified | Yes | - |
| Machine | ||
| Swing boom | - | Yes |
| Operator cover | Canopy | - |
| Width | - | 28 in |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |