The width of mini excavators varies with different models and brands. Typically, the width of a small excavator is between 1 meter and 2.5 meters. Here are some common mini excavator models and their width ranges:

Komatsu PC18MR-3: 1.55 meters
Sany SY16C: 1.75 meters
Caterpillar 303.5E2 CR: 1.98 meters
Kobelco JCM916D: 2.05 meters
Volvo EC35D: 2.2 meters
Atlas Copcha AKL-JCB8018: 2.3 meters
Yonghe EK50: 2.5 meters
It should be noted that these width data are for reference only, and the specific width depends on different working conditions and configurations. In addition, the width of the small excavator is also limited by the work site, so when choosing a small excavator, the specific conditions of the work site need to be considered.

Here are the 10 most profitable ways to make money with a mini excavator:
Earthworks: Mini excavators can be used in various earthworks such as digging and leveling land, digging ditches, clearing roads and construction sites, etc. This is the most common and basic use of a mini excavator.
Water conservancy projects: small excavators can be used to build water conservancy projects, such as digging canals, building reservoirs, cleaning rivers, etc.
Mine mining: Small excavators can be used to mine mines, such as digging coal, metal minerals, etc.
Garbage disposal: Small excavators can be used for garbage disposal, such as excavating and cleaning up garbage dumps, building garbage disposal facilities, etc.
Building demolition: Small excavators can be used for building demolition, such as demolition of houses, bridges, tunnels, etc.
Agricultural production: Small excavators can be used in agricultural production, such as reclaiming land and building water conservancy facilities.
Landscaping: Small excavators can be used for landscaping, such as building parks, planting trees, building flower beds, etc.
Road maintenance: Small excavators can be used for road maintenance, such as repairing road surfaces, clearing snowdrifts, etc.
Construction: Small excavators can be used in construction, such as excavating foundation pits, building houses, etc.
Pipeline installation: Small excavators can be used for pipeline installation, such as laying water pipes, natural gas pipes, etc.
The above are some common ways to make money using a mini excavator. It should be noted that different methods are suitable for different markets and industries, and the specific choice needs to be judged in combination with the local market conditions and its own actual situation.