Yes, a mini excavator/digger can break and dig up concrete.

The answer is yes but with a few important caveats.

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The terms “metric ton” and “tonne” are used interchangeably and represent the same unit of measurement. Both refer to a unit of mass in the metric system equivalent to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.62 pounds.

Tonne differs from the short ton (commonly used in the United States), equivalent to 2,000 pounds, and the long ton (commonly used in the UK), equivalent to 2,240 pounds.

So, there is no difference between a metric ton and a tonne – they are the same thing.

The weight range of mini diggers available for hire varies depending on the type of mini digger.

Generally, mini excavator operating weights range from about 907 kg (approximately 2,000 lb) to 5500 kg (approximately 12,125 lb).

Find out more about the weight range of mini excavators.

Mini excavators (1.5 tonnes) have an average hire cost between £85.00 and £100.00 per day, with larger-size diggers costing as much as £500.00 per week.

See our comprehensive guide for a list of daily, weekly, and weekend hire rates.

No, you do not need a valid driver’s licence or an operator’s ticket to legally use a digger on private construction sites, land, or access roads. However, the operator must be competent and trained in using the digger and have read and understood the operator’s manual.

To learn more about UK’s licencing requirements, see our dedicated page.

1. The weight you’re allowed to tow depends on when you got your license. If you got your driver’s license before 1 January 1997, you could drive a vehicle and trailer with a combined weight of up to 8,250kg MAM. If you got your driver’s license on 1 January 1997, you could tow a trailer that weighs up to 3,500kg MAM.

For more information on towing a plant trailer, see our comprehensive article on the subject.