Which digs deeper, the HUAYEE HY16C or the MMS MS15P?

The HUAYEE states a max digging depth of about 70 inches. MMS publishes no digging depth for the MS15P, so ask the seller before assuming it matches.

Is the Kubota engine worth choosing the HUAYEE for?

A named Kubota D722 means known parts and service coverage, which matters for a machine you keep for years. The MMS listing does not name its engine, so you cannot compare reliability or parts on paper.

Which is easier to tow?

The MMS MS15P at 2,162 lb assembled is lighter than the HUAYEE at roughly 3,527 lb. Check your trailer and tow vehicle ratings against the machine plus attachment weight.

Do both have a hydraulic thumb?

Yes. The HUAYEE has a factory-installed hydraulic thumb clamp, and the MMS has an extended hydraulic thumb gripper. Both also use pilot controls and a side-swing boom.

Is the HUAYEE worth $11,999.00?

That is the only new price listed, at Huayee as of November 6, 2026, and it includes a Kubota engine, hydraulic thumb and quick coupler. Without an MMS price you cannot judge it as a premium until you get a quote.

HUAYEE HY16C Mini Excavator vs MMS MS15P Mini Excavator

Both are 1.5-ton class diesel mini excavators with pilot controls, a side-swing boom and a hydraulic thumb, so the choice comes down to engine, digging depth and price. The HUAYEE HY16C names a 14hp Kubota D722 and a 70-inch max digging depth, and it is listed at $11,999.00 at Huayee as of November 6, 2026. The MMS MS15P is lighter at 2,162 lb assembled and lists no engine or digging figures, so confirm those before paying a premium. Buy the HUAYEE if the Kubota engine and stated depth matter; buy the MMS only if its delivered price and weight beat it.

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