For homeowners who want a cheap 1 ton digger with a thumb for trenches and stumps. Buy from the Typhon store for the lower price.
Amazon $6,799.15The Typhon Terror One Storm is the better mini excavator overall, rated 3.7 to 3.6. The Typhon Terror One Storm leads on price and engine. The MechMaxx MEC10 Honda wins on features. The Typhon Terror One Storm costs $1,999.85 less ($6,799.15 vs $8,799).
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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 $8,799Which should you buy?
- Choose the Typhon Terror One Storm for price ($6,799.15 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 | Typhon Terror One Storm | MechMaxx MEC10 Honda |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Price 30% | 58 $6,799.15 | 32 $8,799 |
| Digging depth 25% | 100 66.9 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
| Typhon Terror One Storm | MechMaxx MEC10 Honda | |
|---|---|---|
| Digging | ||
| Operating weight | 2,205 lb | 2,280 lb |
| Digging depth | 66.9 in | 65.7 in |
| Reach | - | 119 in |
| Dump height | - | 81.8 in |
| Bucket width | 15 in | 15 in |
| Thumb | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton XR2100 | Honda GX390 389 cc |
| Power | 13.5 hp | 11.7 hp |
| Fuel | Gas | Gas |
| Machine | ||
| Swing boom | - | Yes |
| Operator cover | Canopy | - |
| Width | - | 36 in |
| Delivery included | Yes | - |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
