MMS MS08 B&S

Last updated: November 3, 2026

MMS MS08 B&S

3.4/5#8 of 10 in under 2,800 lb mini excavators
3.4

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

1,764 lbOperating weight
47.2 inDigging depth
13.5 hpEngine
MechanicalThumb

Check price at Amazon$4,399

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

Pros

Lowest price here for a machine with a thumb and canopy
At 28.35 in wide it fits through narrow gates
Ships complete with no assembly

Cons

Digs only about 47 in deep
Thumb is mechanical, so you set it by hand
No warranty stated

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.

Price $4,399100
Digging depth 47.2 in digging depth28
Engine 13.5 hp engine94
Features mechanical thumb15
Warranty warranty not published, scored as none0

Specifications

Digging
Model number	MS08
Operating weight	1,764 lb
Digging depth	47.2 in
Dump height	63 in
Bucket width	13.4 in
Thumb	Mechanical
Engine
Engine	Briggs & Stratton 420
Power	13.5 hp
Fuel	Gas
Machine
Operator cover	Canopy
Width	28.4 in

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