Name: MechMaxx MEC06
Brand: MechMaxx
Price: 4399.00 USD

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.

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Pros

Cheapest machine here from a brand with its own parts store and published spec table
At 28 in wide it fits through a standard garden gate
Swing boom lets you dig along a fence without moving the tracks

Cons

The MechMaxx MEC family

Every MechMaxx MEC model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.

Model	Operating weight	Rating	Price
MechMaxx MEC06 (this one)	1,345 lb	3.1/5	$4,399
MechMaxx MEC10 Honda	2,100 lb	3.3/5	$8,799
MechMaxx MEC10 Vanguard	2,370 lb	3.9/5	$9,799
MechMaxx MEC12	2,700 lb	3.6/5	$17,099
MechMaxx MEC17	4,145 lb	3.0/5	$27,299

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.

For heavy regular use where a Kubota diesel and expandable tracks justify the price. Occasional users get the same digging depth for far less.

$17,099

For small trenching and garden jobs on a tight budget. Check the warranty with the seller, since the listing gives none.

$4,399

For buyers who want the MEC10 with a Honda engine at a lower price. The listing leaves out the warranty, so ask before ordering.

$8,799