- Is a 13.5 hp mini excavator worth it for home use?
- If you have several digging projects, yes. It costs less than renting a comparable machine for a few weeks and handles trenches, planting holes and small stump removal. For a single weekend job, renting is cheaper.
- How deep and wide can it dig?
- Maximum digging depth is about 59 inches. Width depends on the bucket fitted; the machine itself is 37 inches wide, so it fits through most gates and between fence lines.
- Will the tracks damage my driveway?
- Rubber tracks are the point of this machine. They roll over concrete, pavers and tile with far less marking than steel tracks, though sharp turns under load can still scuff soft or sealed surfaces.
- What do I need to tow and store it?
- At about 2,205 lbs it needs a trailer rated for the weight plus the machine, and a truck or SUV with the right tow rating. It stores in a garage bay or shed at 57 inches tall and 37 inches wide.
- How does it compare with a steel-tracked excavator?
- Rubber tracks win on finished surfaces and are gentler on lawns. Steel tracks last longer in rock and mud. At 13.5 hp this is a light-duty digger, not a replacement for a heavier diesel machine on rocky sites.
- When is the price lowest?
- Mini excavators tend to discount in late fall and winter, outside the spring landscaping season. The current best is $4,990 at Bolton Tools as of November 4, 2026, with 3 stores listing it new.
- Where is the Bolton Tools Mini Excavator 13.5 HP cheapest?
- At Bolton Tools, for $4,990.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Bolton Tools Mini Excavator 13.5 HP?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Bolton Tools, RPM Hardware, Toolots.
