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Compact Equipment Specs and Guides

Skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, and mini excavators under 20,000 lbs.

Compact equipment searches usually begin with transport weight, but the stronger decision is hydraulic flow, auxiliary pressure, working envelope, trailer rating, and attachment fit.

This hub focuses on mini excavators and compact machines where small changes in weight, tail swing, blade width, or attachment setup can decide whether the machine fits the job.

Compact equipment category hub for mini excavator specs and attachment planning
Models
8
Brands
4
HP Range
36-106 HP
Weight
9,182-20,771 lb

Specs to Compare

  • Transport weight with cab, blade, bucket, coupler, thumb, counterweight, and track package.
  • Dig depth, reach, tail swing, blade width, auxiliary flow, and hydraulic pressure.
  • Attachment requirements for augers, thumbs, breakers, compactors, and trenching buckets.
  • Fuel burn, service intervals, and access to filters in rental or owner-operator use.

Buying Checks

  • Confirm trailer rating, tongue weight, tie-down points, bucket package, and machine width.
  • Inspect slew ring play, blade pins, track motors, rollers, cylinders, and auxiliary hydraulic leaks.
  • Check whether the hydraulic coupler and attachment controls match the tools you plan to run.

Maintenance Watchpoints

  • Daily greasing, track tension, final drive oil, radiator cleaning, and hydraulic quick coupler leaks.
  • Attachment hoses and couplers often cause downtime on compact machines used by multiple operators.
  • Battery health and cold-start condition matter when machines sit between small jobs.

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Kubota KX040-5 Mini Excavator

Kubota KX040-5 mini excavator specs: 39.1 hp net power, 9,182 lb operating weight, 11.2 ft digging-depth class, 29.1 gpm pump capacity, 9,397 lbf bucket breakout force, and 17.4 gal fuel capacity.

Net HP 39 HP
Op Weight 9,182 lbs
Bucket / Blade 0.12 cu yd
Op Cost $32.00/hr
Tier 4 / Stage V View Technical Specs

John Deere 50 P-Tier Mini Excavator

John Deere 50 P-Tier mini excavator specs: 35.9 hp net power, 10,847 lb operating weight, 11 ft 7 in max digging depth, 29.8 gpm hydraulic pump flow, and 18.5 gal fuel capacity.

Net HP 36 HP
Op Weight 10,847 lbs
Bucket / Blade 0.16 cu yd
Op Cost $34.00/hr
Final Tier 4 / EU Stage V View Technical Specs

Bobcat T76-2 Compact Track Loader

Bobcat T76-2 compact track loader specs: 74 hp, 9,592 lb operating weight, 2,900 lb rated operating capacity with solid undercarriage, 30.3 gpm high-flow hydraulics, and 31.7 gal fuel capacity.

Net HP 74 HP
Op Weight 9,592 lbs
Bucket / Blade 0.75 cu yd
Op Cost $42.00/hr

John Deere 333 P-Tier Compact Track Loader

John Deere 333 P-Tier compact track loader specs: 105.8 hp net power, 12,183 lb operating weight, 3,850 lb rated operating capacity, 44 gpm optional high flow, and 36 gal fuel capacity.

Net HP 106 HP
Op Weight 12,183 lbs
Bucket / Blade 0.85 cu yd
Op Cost $52.00/hr
Final Tier 4 / EU Stage V View Technical Specs

Caterpillar 299D3 Compact Track Loader

Cat 299D3 compact track loader specs: 95 hp net power, 11,464 lb operating weight, 3,480 lb rated operating capacity at 35% tipping load, 32 gpm High Flow XPS, and 31.7 gal fuel capacity.

Net HP 95 HP
Op Weight 11,464 lbs
Bucket / Blade 0.95 cu yd
Op Cost $55.00/hr
Tier 4 Final / Stage V View Technical Specs

Kubota SVL75-3 Compact Track Loader

Kubota SVL75-3 compact track loader specs: 73.2 hp net power, 9,420 lb closed-cab operating weight, 2,490 lb rated operating capacity at 35% tipping load, 29.8 gpm high flow, and 25 gal fuel capacity.

Net HP 73 HP
Op Weight 9,420 lbs
Bucket / Blade 0.75 cu yd
Op Cost $40.00/hr
Tier 4 / Stage V View Technical Specs

Caterpillar 305 CR Mini Excavator

Cat 305 CR mini excavator specs: 45 hp class power, about 12,600 lb operating weight, 12 ft digging-depth class, compact-radius tail swing, and compact equipment cost planning notes.

Net HP 45 HP
Op Weight 12,688 lbs
Bucket / Blade 0.21 cu yd
Op Cost $34.00/hr
Tier 4 Final / Stage V View Technical Specs

Caterpillar 308 CR Mini Excavator

Cat 308 CR mini excavator specs: 69 hp net power, 20,771 lb operating weight, 182.8 in dig depth, 44 gpm pump flow, 39 gal fuel tank, and Tier 4 Final / Stage V emissions.

Net HP 69 HP
Op Weight 20,771 lbs
Bucket / Blade 0.35 cu yd
Op Cost $34.50/hr
Tier 4 Final / Stage V View Technical Specs

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