A mini excavator is a handy machine to have around. It allows you to perform a variety of different jobs either around your business, home, or farm. The mini excavator is also known as a mini back hoe. This small machine is just a scaled-down version of its larger counterpart. The mini excavator is perfect whenever you have a small job that needs to be done.

If you are not interested in purchasing a smaller excavator then why don't you consider renting one of these machines? At these businesses, you will be able to find the machine that you need to perform the work that you need, and you will only have to pay for the amount of hours that you use the machine. So, if you don't have the need to have one of these machines around all the time and you just need it for a small project here and there, then renting the mini back hoe could be the right choice for you, not to mention the fact that it will save you a lot of money in the long run.

There is a variety of different manufacturers that produce this compact excavator. They also offer a variety of different features on this machine that allows this compact version of the larger machines to do heavy duty work that is comparable is scale. Check out the mini excavator that these manufacturers produce:

• CAT

• Yanmar

• Kubota

• Komatsu

You will find that these manufacturers do offer different features on their machines, however, the basics and functionality of the machines are all the same. They offer back fill buckets and certain digging depths. They will only handle a certain amount of weight because of the design of the machine. In any case, the mini excavator, no matter what brand, offers a lot of digging power for their small and compact size.

If you do not have the budget to purchase a brand new compact excavator, then you should definitely consider purchasing a used excavator. Just check the amount of service hours that the machine has been used; the lower the amount of hours, the better. Also, make sure to ask about the maintenance schedule that was maintained on the machine. With good maintenance and low service hours, you can find a dependable used mini excavator for a fraction of the cost of a new one.

Still don't want to buy a mini back hoe? Then, check out the smaller excavator rental opportunities. Equipment rental companies have realized that some people just don't have the need to have one of these machines at all times; they only need the machine for small jobs here and there. So, you can find the mini back hoe for rent. You will usually rent the machine by the hour, and by going with a mini excavator rental, you could save a lot of extra money while still having access to the machine that you need in order to get the job done.