The ATS Power / Landhero ATS-ME18 Mini Excavator is an entry-level, 1-ton class compact excavator designed primarily for property maintenance, light trenching, and backyard landscaping. This machine operates as a budget-friendly import alternative to major brands like Kubota or John Deere. It is ideally configured for homeowners, farmers, and light contractors who need occasional digging capabilities without construction-grade overhead costs.
- Engine: Powered by a 13.5 to 15 hp, 420cc Rato gasoline engine (such as the R420D). Its single-cylinder, simple air-cooled setup keeps mechanical repairs highly accessible.
- Operating Weight: Sits right at 2,028 lbs (approx. 1 ton), making it light enough to tow on a standard utility trailer behind a half-ton pickup truck.
- Digging Depth: Delivers a maximum vertical excavation depth of 66.6 inches (approx. 5.5 feet).
- Digging Reach: Reaches a maximum ground-level radius of 120.5 inches (10 feet) from the center pin.
- Hydraulic System: Operates on a main pump flow rate of 5.71 GPM under a maximum system pressure of 3,626 PSI.
