MechMaxx MEC12
For heavy regular use where a Kubota diesel and expandable tracks justify the price. Occasional users get the same digging depth for far less.
Amazon $17,099$17,099
The MechMaxx MEC12 rates 3.6 among under 2,800 lb mini excavators; the Typhon Terror XIII Pro Storm rates 3.5 among 2,800 lb and up ones. The Typhon Terror XIII Pro Storm costs $8,805.05 less ($8,293.95 vs $17,099).
Typhon Terror XIII Pro Storm
For buyers who want a strong Honda gas engine in a light 1.3 ton frame. Deeper diggers cost about the same.
Typhon $8,293.95$8,293.95
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (under 2,800 lb and 2,800 lb and up), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | MechMaxx MEC12 | Typhon Terror XIII Pro Storm |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Price 30% | 0 $17,099 | 84 $8,293.95 |
| Digging depth 25% | 99 65.7 in digging depth | 41 67.3 in digging depth |
| Engine 15% | 96 13.7 hp engine | 100 22.1 hp engine |
| Features 25% | 75 hydraulic thumb, swing boom, pilot controls | 30 hydraulic thumb |
| Warranty 5% | 50 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| MechMaxx MEC12 | Typhon Terror XIII Pro Storm | |
|---|---|---|
| Digging | ||
| Operating weight | 2,700 lb | 2,866 lb |
| Digging depth | 65.7 in | 67.3 in |
| Reach | 119 in | - |
| Dump height | 81.1 in | - |
| Bucket width | 15 in | - |
| Thumb | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Kubota D722 | Honda GX690 688 cc |
| Power | 13.7 hp | 22.1 hp |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gas |
| Machine | ||
| Swing boom | Yes | - |
| Pilot controls | Yes | - |
| Operator cover | - | Canopy |
| Width | 34.6 in | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |