{"id":14037,"date":"2026-06-06T11:04:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T03:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rippa.com\/?p=14037"},"modified":"2026-06-07T13:21:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T05:21:47","slug":"how-much-does-a-mini-excavator-cost-2026-price-guide-for-homeowners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rippa.com\/fr\/how-much-does-a-mini-excavator-cost-2026-price-guide-for-homeowners\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does a Mini Excavator Cost? 2026 Price Guide for Homeowners"},"content":{"rendered":"

Quick Answer: What\u2019s the Average Mini Excavator Price?<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Machine Size<\/span><\/th>\nNew Price Range<\/span><\/th>\nUsed Price Range (3\u20135 yrs)<\/span><\/th>\nMeilleur pour<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.0\u20131.5 tons<\/span><\/td>\n$12,000\u2013$22,000<\/span><\/td>\n$7,000\u2013$14,000<\/span><\/td>\nGarden, gate access, beginners<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.5\u20132.5 tons<\/span><\/td>\n$22,000\u2013$35,000<\/span><\/td>\n$14,000\u2013$24,000<\/span><\/td>\nDriveways, landscaping, stump removal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.5\u20134.0 tons<\/span><\/td>\n$35,000\u2013$55,000<\/span><\/td>\n$20,000\u2013$35,000<\/span><\/td>\nPonds, foundations, commercial<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Key finding:<\/span>\u00a0RIPPA excavators cost 30-40% less than equivalent Kubota models while using the same Kubota engines and offering more standard features.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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1. New Mini Excavator Prices by Brand Category<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Brand Category<\/span><\/th>\n1.5-Ton Price<\/span><\/th>\n3.5-Ton Price<\/span><\/th>\nWhat You Get<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Premium (Kubota, CAT)<\/span><\/td>\n$35,000\u2013$45,000<\/span><\/td>\n$55,000\u2013$75,000<\/span><\/td>\nStrong resale, large dealer network<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mid-Tier (Yanmar, Takeuchi)<\/span><\/td>\n$28,000\u2013$38,000<\/span><\/td>\n$45,000\u2013$60,000<\/span><\/td>\nGood quality, moderate resale<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Value (RIPPA)<\/span><\/td>\n$22,000\u2013$28,000<\/span><\/td>\n$38,000\u2013$48,000<\/span><\/td>\nKubota engines, standard features<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

RIPPA specific pricing (approximate):<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n