For light trenching, stumps and landscaping on a tight budget. Ask about the warranty and parts support before buying.
Amazon $4,999
For homeowners who want the most digging depth for the money in a gas machine. Ask about the warranty before ordering.
- 2,646 lbOperating weight
- 67 inDigging depth
- 13.5 hpEngine
- HydraulicThumb
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Digs about 5.5 ft deep with 10 ft of reach, more than most 1.2 ton machines
- Hydraulic thumb comes standard, so it picks up rocks and brush
- Gas engine runs on pump fuel with no diesel to store
- The canopy comes off for low doorways and sheds
- No published warranty
- The listing does not say whether the boom swings side to side, which matters for digging along walls
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | HY12C |
|---|---|
| Digging | |
| Operating weight | 2,646 lb |
| Digging depth | 67 in |
| Reach | 120 in |
| Dump height | 67 in |
| Thumb | Hydraulic |
| Engine | |
| Engine | 420 cc gas |
| Power | 13.5 hp |
| Fuel | Gas |
| Machine | |
| Operator cover | Canopy |
| Tracks | Rubber |
| Width | 37 in |
Alternatives in this size
For homeowners who want a well equipped 1 ton digger at a low price. Buy from the Typhon store for the lower price.
Amazon $6,999For buyers who want deep digging at a low price and can do without a swing boom. Ask Typhon about the warranty first.
Typhon $5,353.95Compare
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