Best Mini Excavators Under $6,000

For light trenching, stumps and landscaping on a tight budget. Ask about the warranty and parts support before buying.

For homeowners who want the most digging depth for the money in a gas machine. Ask about the warranty before ordering.

For buyers who want deep digging at a low price and can do without a swing boom. Ask Typhon about the warranty first.

For budget buyers who want a 1 ton machine delivered with a thumb. The listing leaves out digging depth, so ask before ordering.

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

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.