Excavator Size Chart: Common Classes, Weights, and Depths at a Glance
Excavator Size Chart at a Glance
Excavator size charts group machines by operating weight and digging depth. This quick reference shows the common classes so you can estimate which machine fits your project.
Micro Excavators
- Weight: under 1 ton.
- Track width: about 0.7 to 0.95 meters.
- Digging depth: about 1.5 to 2 meters.
Mini Excavators
- Weight: 1 to 3.5 tons.
- Track width: about 0.9 to 1.9 meters.
- Digging depth: about 1.7 to 3.2 meters.
Compact Excavators
- Weight: 3.5 to 8 tons.
- Track width: about 1.8 to 2.5 meters.
- Digging depth: about 3.2 to 4.5 meters.
Standard Excavators
- Weight: 8 tons and up.
- Track width: about 2.5 to 3.5 meters.
- Digging depth: 4.5 meters and beyond.
How to Use This Chart
Start with your access and deepest cut, then find the class whose weight and depth meet both requirements. Confirm the exact numbers on the model's specification sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most popular size class?
Mini excavators from 1.5 to 2 tons are the most popular for small contractors and rental fleets.
Do size charts include attachments?
Usually not. Bucket sizes and attachments are listed separately from the machine's base dimensions.
Use the Chart Before You Buy
Small Excavator Supplier provides size charts for every model. Contact us at sales@mexcavator.com or call +86 13371211337.
