Typhon Tyrant X
For buyers who want deep digging at a low price and can do without a swing boom. Ask Typhon about the warranty first.
Typhon $5,353.95$5,353.95
The Typhon Tyrant X is the better mini excavator overall, rated 4.0 to 3.1. The Typhon Tyrant X leads on digging depth and engine. The MechMaxx MEC06 wins on price. The MechMaxx MEC06 costs $954.95 less ($4,399 vs $5,353.95).
MechMaxx MEC06
#10 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
Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Typhon Tyrant X for digging depth (65 in digging depth vs 43.3 in digging depth) and engine (13.5 hp engine vs 9 hp engine).
- Choose the MechMaxx MEC06 for price ($4,399 vs $5,353.95).
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 | Typhon Tyrant X | MechMaxx MEC06 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Price 30% | 82 $5,353.95 | 100 $4,399 |
| Digging depth 25% | 96 65 in digging depth | 13 43.3 in digging depth |
| Engine 15% | 94 13.5 hp engine | 21 9 hp engine |
| Features 25% | 30 hydraulic thumb | 25 swing boom |
| Warranty 5% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 50 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Typhon Tyrant X | MechMaxx MEC06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Digging | ||
| Operating weight | 2,205 lb | 1,345 lb |
| Digging depth | 65 in | 43.3 in |
| Reach | - | 90.6 in |
| Dump height | - | 67.3 in |
| Bucket width | 15 in | 11.4 in |
| Thumb | Hydraulic | - |
| Quick hitch | - | No |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton | Loncin G300FDA 300 cc |
| Power | 13.5 hp | 9 hp |
| Fuel | Gas | Gas |
| Machine | ||
| Swing boom | - | Yes |
| Width | 37 in | 28 in |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |