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The MEC10 is a 1-ton class mini excavator built around a Honda GX390 gas engine with electric start. It digs to 65.7 inches and reaches 119 inches at ground level, and its 37-inch chassis fits through gates and narrow alleys. A hydraulic thumb adjusts from the seat, and the boom swings 53 degrees left and 40 degrees right. Owners call it a solid, easy-to-run machine for its size, with strong hydraulics and a Honda engine that pulls well even at half throttle. It suits homeowners and small contractors doing trenching, landscaping and stump work where a full-size machine won't fit.
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Lowest price we've seen: $8,799.00 on Nov 11 at Amazon. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 11.
Owners rate it highly and describe a well-built machine for its size, with a strong Honda engine and hydraulics that break in nicely. First-time operators say it is easy to run and saves hours over hand digging. Complaints center on slow travel, heat near the seat and stability on slopes.
The MEC10 is a mini compact excavator in the 1-ton class with an operating weight of 2280 lb. It is powered by a Honda GX390 air-cooled 4-stroke OHV engine that displaces 389 cc and produces 11.7 hp. The engine starts with an electric starter or a recoil pull.
The excavator reaches a maximum digging depth of 65.7 in and a maximum digging radius on ground of 119 in. The boom swings 53 degrees left and 40 degrees right, and the hydraulic thumb is adjusted from the operator's seat. The chassis is 37 in wide, which lets it work in backyards, narrow alleys and other tight spaces.
The standard bucket is 15 in wide with a capacity of 0.7 cu-ft. The machine has a rated lift capacity of 728 lb, a lift radius of 80 in and a maximum gradeability of 30°. The auxiliary circuit has a standard flow of 5.7 gal/min.
