Huayee HY12C

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Huayee HY12C
4.0/5#3 of 10 in under 2,800 lb mini excavators
4.0

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
Check price at Amazon$5,299

Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • 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
Cons
  • 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 numberHY12C
Digging
Operating weight2,646 lb
Digging depth67 in
Reach120 in
Dump height67 in
ThumbHydraulic
Engine
Engine420 cc gas
Power13.5 hp
FuelGas
Machine
Operator coverCanopy
TracksRubber
Width37 in

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