For homeowners who want a small, EPA-certified gas mini excavator with a Briggs & Stratton engine for under $5,000. Dig depth and reach aren’t published, so check them with the seller.
Amazon $4,899
For homeowners who want a cheap 1 ton digger with a thumb for trenches and stumps. Buy from the Typhon store for the lower price.
- 2,205 lbOperating weight
- 66.9 inDigging depth
- 13.5 hpEngine
- HydraulicThumb
Price checked November 7, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- One of the cheapest machines here with a hydraulic thumb and canopy
- Hydraulic oil cooler helps on long, hot digging days
- Digs about 67 in deep, deep for a 1 ton machine
- No swing boom listed, so digging along a wall means repositioning
- No warranty or machine width stated on the listing
- Costs about $1,550 more on Amazon than on the Typhon store
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 | Terror One Storm (TYPH-0113) |
|---|---|
| Digging | |
| Operating weight | 2,205 lb |
| Digging depth | 66.9 in |
| Bucket width | 15 in |
| Thumb | Hydraulic |
| Engine | |
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton XR2100 |
| Power | 13.5 hp |
| Fuel | Gas |
| Machine | |
| Operator cover | Canopy |
| Delivery included | Yes |
Alternatives in this size
For owners who want a known engine brand and a spec table they can check. It costs far more than look-alike 1 ton diggers.
Amazon $9,799For buyers who want the MEC10 with a Honda engine at a lower price. The listing leaves out the warranty, so ask before ordering.
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