How does the BM710 compare with a diesel mini excavator?

It weighs about 1,239 lb and runs a 306cc gas engine, so it is lighter and simpler to start than diesel 0.6-ton machines. Diesel rivals dig harder and run cooler under continuous load, but the BM710 is easier to transport and maintain for occasional use.

What can it dig with an 8 kN bucket force?

It handles trenches, planting holes, small stumps, gravel and compacted soil. The 11.5-inch bucket holds 0.388 cu ft, so expect many passes on large jobs; rock and hard clay will slow it.

Does it fit through a standard gate?

At roughly 28 inches wide with 6-inch rubber tracks, it passes most garden and fence gates. Check your narrowest opening, since the tracks and any attached thumb add width.

What comes in the box?

The excavator ships with its standard bucket. The thumb and claw kit, grading bucket, pallet forks, canopy and rake stick are separate attachments.

How loud is it, and can I use it in a residential area?

The operator station is rated at 82.5 dB, so hearing protection is sensible. That is comparable to other gas mini excavators but louder than electric models.

Gradeability is 15 degrees, and travel speed is 1.06 mph. It is best kept to gentle grades and level ground; steeper terrain is unsafe for this class of machine.

Where is the Forestwest BM710 Mini Excavator 306cc cheapest?

At Forestwest, for $9,299.00, as of our latest check.

Forestwest BM710 Mini Excavator 306cc

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Lowest price today: $9,299.00 at Forestwest (checked Nov 13, 2026).

Our take on the Forestwest BM710 Mini Excavator 306cc

The Forestwest BM710 is a 0.6-ton-class mini excavator with a 306cc gas engine, electric start and rubber crawler tracks. At about 28 inches wide and 1,239 lb, it fits through gates and between fences where a skid steer cannot go, and its boom swings 70 degrees left and right for digging along walls. Bucket digging force is 8 kN and arm force 4.75 kN, modest next to diesel mini excavators of similar weight but enough for trenching, stump work and landscaping. It suits homeowners and small contractors who want a towable-size digger without a diesel engine; the trade-offs are a small 0.388 cu ft bucket, 1.06 mph travel and an 82.5 dB operator station.

Best forHomeowners with acreage and repeated digging jobsLandscapers and fence or irrigation crewsTight yards, gates and fence linesRenting out or sharing among neighbors

Pros

About 28 in wide, so it passes narrow gates
Boom swings 70 degrees each way for digging beside walls
Electric start on the 306cc gas engine
Rubber tracks are gentle on lawns and pavement
Optional thumb, grading bucket, forks, canopy and rake add versatility

Cons

Small 0.388 cu ft bucket means many passes
1.06 mph top speed and 15-degree gradeability limit travel
82.5 dB at the operator station is loud for long shifts
Gas engine has less torque than the diesel units it competes with
Attachments are extra, not included

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306cc high-torque gas engine with electric start
Digging force up to 8kN with bucket
Compact, around 28" wide for tight spaces
70 degree boom swing left and right
Rubber crawler tracks, 6" wide
Optional attachments: thumb and claw kit, grading bucket, pallet forks, canopy, rake stick

Shipping: Lift gate service fee not included in estimated shipping for products over 150lbs; depot pick-up available to save on residential surcharge or tailgate fees; fr

About the Forestwest BM710 Mini Excavator 306cc

The Forestwest BM710 is a compact mini excavator with a 306cc gas engine and electric start. It is about 28" wide, which lets it move through tight spaces. With the bucket fitted, the digging force reaches 8 kN.

The boom swings 70° to the left and 70° to the right. The machine runs on 6" wide rubber crawler tracks and has a hydraulic lock parking brake.

Optional attachments are a thumb and claw kit, a grading bucket, a pair of pallet forks, a canopy and a rake stick.

Model: Forestwest 0.6T Mini Excavator BM710
Engine: 306cc gas engine with electric start
Operating weight: 1239 lbs
Width: About 28"
Bucket capacity: 0.388 cubic foot
Bucket width: 11.5"
Digging force: Arm 4.75 kN; bucket 8 kN
Travel speed: 1.06 mile/h
Traction force: 4.36 kN
Swing speed: 9.3 rpm
Gradeability: 15°
Ground pressure: 26.3 kPa
Boom swing: Left 70° / Right 70°
Track width: 6"
Track type: Rubber crawler
Pump capacity: 2 x 9 L/min
Hydraulic reservoir: 12 L
Hydraulic pressure: 17.5 MPa
Parking brake: Hydraulic lock
Sound level: 82.5 dB at operator's station
Vibration: Arm 7.12 ft/s²; whole body 25 ft/s²
Packing size: 90" x 29" x 50"
Net/gross weight: 1239 / 1383 lbs
Optional attachments: Thumb and claw kit, grading bucket, pallet forks, canopy, rake stick

Questions and answers

How does the BM710 compare with a diesel mini excavator?: It weighs about 1,239 lb and runs a 306cc gas engine, so it is lighter and simpler to start than diesel 0.6-ton machines. Diesel rivals dig harder and run cooler under continuous load, but the BM710 is easier to transport and maintain for occasional use.
What can it dig with an 8 kN bucket force?: It handles trenches, planting holes, small stumps, gravel and compacted soil. The 11.5-inch bucket holds 0.388 cu ft, so expect many passes on large jobs; rock and hard clay will slow it.
Does it fit through a standard gate?: At roughly 28 inches wide with 6-inch rubber tracks, it passes most garden and fence gates. Check your narrowest opening, since the tracks and any attached thumb add width.
What comes in the box?: The excavator ships with its standard bucket. The thumb and claw kit, grading bucket, pallet forks, canopy and rake stick are separate attachments.
How loud is it, and can I use it in a residential area?: The operator station is rated at 82.5 dB, so hearing protection is sensible. That is comparable to other gas mini excavators but louder than electric models.
Can it climb slopes?: Gradeability is 15 degrees, and travel speed is 1.06 mph. It is best kept to gentle grades and level ground; steeper terrain is unsafe for this class of machine.
Where is the Forestwest BM710 Mini Excavator 306cc cheapest?: At Forestwest, for $9,299.00, as of our latest check.