Which is better for a small landscaping business?

The Typhon 18 Flex PRO, if you will use the trencher, auger and grader regularly. The MS15 is enough for light digging and grading if you rent attachments as needed.

Is the Typhon worth the extra $9,000?

Only if the 12 attachments replace rentals you would otherwise pay for. The listing values them at over $8,500, so a contractor renting several tools a year can close the gap. A homeowner digging one trench will not.

The Typhon, at 2,100 mm (about 6.9 ft) versus 72.83 inches (about 1,850 mm) for the MS15. The Typhon also has more engine power at 16.4 HP versus 13.5 HP.

Which is easier to transport?

The MS15 at 1.5 tons is lighter and easier to tow. The Typhon is 1.8 tons, but its retractable tracks narrow it for tight access once on site.

The Typhon's Kubota D722 is a well-known diesel with a claimed 10,000+ hour lifespan, which favors it for daily commercial use. The MS15 has no engine hours claim, so long-term durability is less certain.

Can I use the MS15 attachments on the Typhon?

Not reliably. The MS15 listing says it works with most compact excavator attachments, but mounting plates and hydraulics vary, so check the coupler before buying either.

MS15 1.5-ton Mini Excavator vs Typhon 18 Flex PRO 1.8 Ton Mini Excavator with 12 Attachments

Buy the MS15 if you want the lowest-cost way into a working 1.5-ton machine and can live without a cab or attachments. Buy the Typhon 18 Flex PRO if you need a trencher, breaker, auger and grader in one purchase and will use the enclosed cabin and retractable tracks. The MS15 is $5,999.99 at Amazon as of November 4, 2026; the Typhon is $14,999.00 at newexcavatorforsale.com as of the same date. That is roughly $9,000 apart, so the Typhon only pays off if the 12 attachments replace rentals you would otherwise pay for.

Today the MS15 1.5-ton Mini Excavator costs $8,999.01 less at its best price.

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