What are the typical dimensions and weight of a 1-ton mini excavator?
When considering compact machinery for construction, landscaping, or utility work, understanding the physical specifications of equipment is crucial for project planning. The typical dimensions and weight of a 1-ton mini excavator are key factors that determine its suitability for various applications, especially in confined spaces where larger machinery cannot operate effectively. A 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator typically features compact dimensions, usually measuring approximately 2,800 mm in length, 930 mm in width, and 2,200 mm in height. These machines generally weigh around 1,000 kg (2,200 lbs), making them ideal for small-scale excavation tasks. The compact size combined with impressive digging capabilities—such as a maximum digging depth of about 1.65 meters and a bucket capacity of 0.025 cubic meters—allows these mini excavators to deliver exceptional performance in tight spaces while minimizing site disruption and transportation challenges.
Key Specifications of 1-Ton Mini Excavators
Dimensional Considerations for Project Planning
When planning a construction or landscaping project, understanding the exact dimensions of your 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator is essential for determining accessibility and workspace requirements. These compact machines typically measure around 2,800 mm in length, providing sufficient reach capabilities while maintaining maneuverability in confined spaces. The width of approximately 930 mm is particularly advantageous for navigating through narrow pathways, gates, or doorways that would be inaccessible to larger equipment. With a height of about 2,200 mm, these excavators can work in areas with overhead restrictions such as indoor renovation projects, under bridges, or near utility lines. The dimensional footprint of a 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator makes it an ideal choice for urban construction sites, residential landscaping, and utility maintenance where space constraints are common challenges. Project managers can confidently plan for precise excavation work in areas previously considered too confined for mechanical digging equipment, thereby expanding their service capabilities without requiring extensive site modifications or access improvements.
Weight Distribution and Ground Pressure Analysis
The 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator's operating weight of approximately 1,000 kg represents an optimal balance between stability and minimal ground impact. This weight distribution is carefully engineered to provide sufficient counterbalance during digging operations while preventing excessive ground pressure that could damage sensitive surfaces. When working on completed hardscapes, established lawns, or interior floors, the relatively light footprint of these machines creates significantly less damage than their larger counterparts. The tracked design further distributes this weight across a greater surface area, reducing ground pressure to approximately 3.5-4.0 PSI (pounds per square inch), depending on the specific model and track configuration. Shandong Mingko Industry Corporation's 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator features an advanced undercarriage design that optimizes weight distribution, allowing operators to work confidently on various terrain types including soft soil, gravel surfaces, and even finished concrete without causing structural damage. This careful weight engineering also contributes to the machine's impressive stability when working at maximum reach, enabling precise digging even when the excavator arm is fully extended.
Transportation and Mobility Features
The transportation convenience of a 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator represents one of its most significant operational advantages. At approximately 1,000 kg, these machines can be transported using standard trailers without requiring specialized heavy equipment transport permits in most jurisdictions. This weight classification allows contractors to move equipment between job sites efficiently using existing light-duty trucks and trailers, eliminating the need for third-party transportation services and reducing overall project costs. The MK108 Mini Excavator from Shandong Mingko Industry Corporation features convenient tie-down points strategically positioned around the machine frame, simplifying the securing process during transportation. Additionally, the compact dimensional footprint means these excavators can be transported through standard urban streets without requiring special route planning or escort vehicles. Once on-site, the 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator demonstrates impressive self-mobility with travel speeds typically ranging from 2-3 km/h, allowing operators to reposition the machine quickly between different work areas. The rubber track system provides sufficient traction for self-loading onto trailers in many cases, further enhancing the machine's mobility characteristics and reducing the equipment needed for transportation logistics.
Performance Capabilities Related to Size and Weight
Digging Power in a Compact Package
Despite its compact dimensions and lightweight design of just 1,000 kg, the 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator delivers impressive digging performance that often surprises first-time users. Equipped with a Euro 5 compliant Koop 192F 7KW engine or an EPA-certified B&S 13.5HP power plant, these machines generate approximately 10 kW of power—sufficient to tackle challenging soil conditions including compacted earth, clay, and even light rocky terrain. The hydraulic system is precisely calibrated to maximize digging force while maintaining smooth operation, allowing the 0.025 cubic meter bucket to excavate approximately 7-9 cubic meters of material per hour under optimal conditions. The MK108 Mini Excavator from Shandong Mingko Industry Corporation achieves a maximum digging depth of 1,650 mm, enabling contractors to install small utility lines, excavate for footings, or create drainage channels with a single machine. This digging capability is complemented by a maximum digging height of 2,610 mm, allowing operators to efficiently load trucks or create taller berms when necessary. The impressive breakout force of approximately 10 kN enables these compact excavators to handle tasks that would traditionally require significantly larger equipment, providing exceptional value through increased work efficiency while maintaining the maneuverability advantages of a truly compact machine.
Operational Reach and Working Envelope
The operational reach capabilities of a 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator are optimized to provide maximum utility within its weight class. With the MK108 model, operators benefit from a carefully engineered boom and arm assembly that delivers a maximum digging reach of approximately 3,100 mm from the center point of rotation. This extended reach allows contractors to access work areas while keeping the machine positioned on stable ground, enhancing both safety and efficiency. The maximum dumping height of 1,850 mm enables direct loading into many small trucks and containers without requiring additional material handling. The 360-degree swing capability of the 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator's upper structure means that operators can dig, lift, and dump material in any direction without repositioning the tracks, significantly increasing productivity in confined spaces. When combined with the machine's compact 930 mm width, this creates an impressive work capacity-to-size ratio that makes the 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator an indispensable tool for contractors working in established urban environments or interior renovation projects. Shandong Mingko Industry Corporation's design engineers have optimized the boom geometry specifically to maximize the working envelope while maintaining the critical 1,000 kg weight classification that provides so many operational and transportation advantages.
Fuel Efficiency and Operating Economics
The modest physical dimensions and 1,000 kg weight of the 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator contribute significantly to its impressive fuel efficiency and overall operating economics. The MK108 Mini Excavator typically consumes between 1.2-1.5 liters of fuel per operational hour, representing substantial savings compared to larger excavators performing similar tasks. This exceptional fuel efficiency stems from the precisely matched engine-to-hydraulic system design that optimizes power delivery without unnecessary energy consumption. When calculating total ownership costs, the lightweight design of the 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator provides additional economic advantages through reduced transportation expenses, lower maintenance requirements, and decreased site restoration costs after project completion. The compact dimensions also translate to smaller storage space requirements between projects, reducing overhead costs for contractors maintaining their own equipment. Shandong Mingko Industry Corporation's commitment to design excellence ensures that every component of their 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator is optimized for operational efficiency, including the hydraulic system that minimizes internal pressure losses and the precisely balanced counterweight that eliminates unnecessary machine weight while maintaining stability. These engineering considerations result in a machine that not only reduces direct operational costs but also increases overall project profitability through enhanced productivity, decreased labor requirements, and extended component life due to optimized loading parameters.
Applications Suited for 1-Ton Mini Excavators
Urban Construction and Renovation Projects
The compact dimensions and lightweight nature of the 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator make it exceptionally well-suited for urban construction and renovation projects where space constraints present significant challenges. With a width of just 930 mm, these machines can access work areas through standard doorways, narrow alleyways, and between existing structures—locations that would be completely inaccessible to conventional excavation equipment. Indoor renovation projects particularly benefit from the MK108 Mini Excavator's modest 2,200 mm height, allowing contractors to operate under existing ceiling structures when removing concrete floors, digging utility trenches, or creating new foundation elements within existing buildings. The relatively light 1,000 kg operating weight means these machines can often work on elevated structures such as parking decks or reinforced basement floors without exceeding structural load limitations. The minimal tail swing design further enhances the 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator's suitability for congested urban work environments, allowing operators to function in extremely tight quarters without risking damage to adjacent structures or utilities. Shandong Mingko Industry Corporation's excavators feature rubber tracks as standard equipment, protecting finished surfaces such as concrete, pavers, or asphalt from the damage typically associated with steel-tracked equipment, making them ideal for projects requiring excavation work in completed environments or active business locations where minimizing disruption is essential.
Landscaping and Residential Applications
The dimensional and weight characteristics of the 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator position it as an ideal machine for landscaping and residential applications where both performance capabilities and property protection are critical considerations. Weighing approximately 1,000 kg, these machines exert significantly less ground pressure than larger equipment, allowing operators to work on established lawns, gardens, and finished hardscapes with minimal damage. The compact 2,800 mm length and 930 mm width enable these excavators to navigate through standard residential gates and garden pathways to access backyard work areas that would otherwise require labor-intensive manual excavation. The MK108 excavator's maximum digging depth of 1,650 mm perfectly matches common landscaping requirements such as pond creation, tree planting, irrigation system installation, and decorative feature placement. The exceptionally smooth hydraulic control system of the 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator allows for precise bucket movements essential when working around existing landscape features or underground utilities. Residential contractors particularly appreciate the maneuverability of these compact excavators when installing drainage solutions in established properties, where working around existing plantings, structures, and hardscapes requires a level of precision impossible with larger equipment. Shandong Mingko Industry Corporation's 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator features an enhanced hydraulic system that delivers exceptionally fine control at low engine speeds, reducing both noise levels and fuel consumption—important considerations when working in residential neighborhoods where minimizing disruption to homeowners is a priority.
Utility Installation and Maintenance
The dimensional specifications and weight classification of 1.0 Ton Mini Excavators make them particularly valuable for utility installation and maintenance operations, especially in developed areas where minimizing surface disruption is crucial. With a typical trench width capability of 200-300 mm, these compact excavators can create precisely sized utility trenches that minimize restoration requirements while still providing adequate space for small to medium conduit, pipe, or cable installations. The maximum digging depth of 1,650 mm accommodates most residential and light commercial utility depth requirements, including water lines, electrical conduits, and telecommunications infrastructure. The 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator's modest 930 mm width allows for operation in narrow utility easements and between existing service lines, situations where conventional equipment would be impractical. The precision control systems featured in Shandong Mingko Industry Corporation's MK108 model enable operators to excavate extremely close to existing utilities without risk of damage, significantly reducing the potential for costly service interruptions. The machine's 1,000 kg weight classification means it can often work directly over existing utility lines that might be damaged by the ground pressure exerted by heavier equipment. Utility contractors particularly value the auxiliary hydraulic circuits available on these compact excavators, allowing the attachment of specialized utility equipment such as hydraulic breakers for concrete removal, compaction wheels for trench restoration, or vacuum lifting systems for pipe placement—all while maintaining the maneuverability advantages inherent to the machine's compact dimensions.
Conclusion
Understanding the typical dimensions and weight of a 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator is essential for project planning, transportation logistics, and application suitability. These compact yet powerful machines offer an exceptional balance of performance and maneuverability, making them valuable assets for contractors working in confined spaces or sensitive environments. Partner with Shandong Mingko Industry Corporation for your mini excavator needs and experience the perfect blend of compact design and powerful performance! Our MK108 1.0 Ton Mini Excavator delivers exceptional results in the tightest spaces while maintaining professional-grade capabilities. Why struggle with oversized equipment or inefficient manual methods when our perfectly dimensioned solutions are just an email away? Contact our expert team today at sales@mingkomach.com to discuss how our compact excavators can transform your efficiency and profitability!
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