With the rapid development of the field of engineering construction, sales of various types of construction machinery and equipment have repeatedly hit new highs. Especially in 2023, due to the influence of environmental protection policies and the increase in infrastructure construction, the sales of construction machinery are "crazy", and the most eye-catching ones are "excavators". Medium and large excavators perform well, and small and micro excavators are not far behind. Micro excavation, which was once neglected, is widely used and favored in agriculture, gardens, old city reconstruction, real estate post-construction, etc. because of its small size, strong passing performance and flexible operation, and the market demand continues to increase.
In fact, in foreign markets where construction machinery is more developed, micro-excavators are already very mature in terms of models and applications. The development of micro-excavation in my country can be described as a "late bloomer". Although "foreign monks are good at chanting scriptures", as major domestic OEMs continue to join the "excavation" war, Chinese brands are also getting a share of the small construction machinery equipment market.
There are so many types of micro-digging, isn’t it a bit of a “disorderly flower that gradually becomes attractive to the eye”, today I’m here to give you a “pan” of micro-digging to see which one is your dish (the order of ranking is not in particular order).
domestic brand
Sany Heavy Industry
Domestic leading brand, big factory quality. Full power, reliable performance, load sensitive system, higher operating efficiency and long service life.
XCMG
The rotation speed is fast, the fuel consumption is lower than competing products, the cab design is comfortable, the operation efficiency is high, and the engine is full of power.
Sunward Smart
It is small and cute, works fast in narrow areas, has a more fashionable appearance, shock-absorbing seats, heating and cooling air conditioners, and is affectionately called "elf" by friends.
Yuchai
In 1989, the first micro-excavator came out, which filled the gap in the domestic field of micro-excavation at that time. Then it entered the field of micro-digging and has been highly sought after. Rich configuration, high efficiency, low fuel consumption, affordable price. It can be matched with more than ten kinds of attachments, easily cope with hundreds of working conditions, and has high income. The engine is developed and designed for domestic working conditions, with sufficient power.
foreign brand
Kubota
Small in size, well-known in the micro-excavation industry, and easy to buy accessories, the body adopts a unique combination of Kubota diesel engine and Kubota hydraulic system, which can provide a digging force of up to 15.5KN at the bucket.
volvo
Advanced load-sensing hydraulics that adjust power levels based on the machine's workload, and a keypad that can be used to control hydraulic flow and engine speed for high fuel efficiency.
Takeuchi
The appearance design is very "Japanese". In Japan, it has the title of Mercedes-Benz among small excavators, and it has become a beautiful landscape representing "Made in Japan". It has large excavation depth, long horizontal extension and strong sense of control.
Yanmar
Powerful engine, high technology content, low fuel consumption, stable operation, durability and comfort have been well received by digging friends for many years.
Doosan Bobcat
The appearance is black and white, with a full sense of design. The new cab has an overall tailless design, which can be flexible in a small space. The side swing of the boom can cover a 320-degree construction range in a compact space.
Caterpillar
One of the best micro-excavators recognized by diggers, especially suitable for narrow urban work sites. The new generation of products reduces fuel consumption by cooling hydraulic oil. The cabin door of some products can be completely folded back, providing a wide entrance area and high engine performance.
Major micro-excavation companies at home and abroad have launched a variety of models according to their own strategic layout and market characteristics. The complete micro-excavation machine is less than 6 tons, which can replace the fine work that cannot be completed by manpower in the construction of small earthworks. In the past, the micro-digging market was almost dominated by foreign brands, and most front-line users also believed that "foreign products" were more durable and more refined. However, with the continuous entry of domestic micro-excavators and the development and promotion of domestic leading enterprises for micro-excavators, the national brand micro-excavators are also gradually shining.