Mini Digger FAQs

Mini diggers range from 0.8 to 5.5 tonnes, and the maximum digging depth for a micro digger (0.8t) starts at 1.7 meters to just over 3.6 meters for a 5.5-tonne mini digger.

We have compiled a maximum digging depth list for Kubota diggers, which are prolific in the plant hire industry, to indicate the digging ability.

The average lifespan of a mini digger can vary depending on various factors such as the manufacturer, model, maintenance, and usage. However, as a general guideline, a well-maintained mini digger can last 10,000 to 20,000 operating hours.

Regular maintenance and timely repairs can extend the lifespan of a mini digger.

No. If you plan to use a mini digger on private construction sites, land, or access roads, you do not need a valid driver’s license or an operator’s ticket as per legal requirements.

However, the operator must be competent and adequately trained in using the digger/excavator and should have read and understood the operator’s manual to ensure safety.
On the other hand, if you plan to operate a digger excavator on public roads in the United Kingdom, a valid driver’s license is mandatory.

For more information visit HSE’s website.

Mini digger’s bucket capacity ranges from around 0.022 (micro digger) – 0.14 (5.5t digger) cubic meters (m³), which means larger mini diggers can move up to 0.14m³ of soil or other materials in a single scoop.