Best Mini Excavators In 2026
Full Huayee excavator lineup — a complete breakdown of models and key features
Mini excavators are one of the most versatile machines you can own. They dig, grade, demolish, lift, and with the right attachments, they can trench, auger, and break concrete. Whether you're a contractor running multiple job sites or a homeowner with a big project, the right mini excavator saves you time and money.
Here's a look at the Huayee mini excavator lineup and why these machines are worth considering.
For Small Jobs and Tight Spaces: Huayee SHY10
• Operating Weight: ~2,200 lbs
• Engine: 14 HP Kubota D722 Diesel
• Features: Expanding rubber tracks, boom swing, hydraulic thumb, retractable safety bar
• Price: $8,499
The SHY10 is the entry point. It's light enough to tow on a small trailer and narrow enough to fit through gates and between structures. Great for landscaping, utility work, and residential projects.
Mid-Range Workhorse: Huayee SHY20
• Operating Weight: ~4,400 lbs
• Engine: Kubota D902 Diesel (~16 HP)
• Max Digging Depth: ~7.5 ft
• Price: $20,999
Step up to the SHY20 and you get more digging depth, more breakout force, and a machine that can handle commercial site work.
The Big One: Huayee HY60C (6 Ton)
• Operating Weight: ~13,200 lbs
• Engine: 48.6+ HP
• Price: $59,999
The HY60C goes head-to-head with machines from Cat and Deere that cost $80,000–$120,000+. Six tons of digging power at a fraction of the price.
The Sweet Spot: Huayee SHY15
• Operating Weight: ~3,300 lbs
• Engine: 14 HP Kubota D722 Diesel
• Max Digging Depth: ~6.8 ft
• Price: $18,999
The SHY15 is where you start getting real digging capability without a huge footprint. Kubota diesel, rubber tracks, attachment-ready hydraulics. This is the machine most landscapers and small contractors end up with.
Full-Size Mini: Huayee SHY27 & HY35C
• SHY27: ~6,000 lbs, $32,999
• HY35C: 6-way dozer blade, 25 HP Kubota D1105, $44,900
These are serious machines. The HY35C comes standard with a 6-way dozer blade, which is a feature you'd pay extra for on a Cat or Deere. Ideal for grading, trenching, and site prep on larger projects.
Why Huayee?
You're getting Kubota diesel engines, steel undercarriages, pilot controls on the larger models, and a machine that's built to the same specs as the big names — at a price point that actually makes sense. The SHY series is spec'd and quality-checked by Huayee's U.S. team out of Albany, Georgia, so these aren't generic imports. They're machines tailored for the American market with components you already know and trust.
And when you buy from an authorized dealer like Equipment Place, you're not just getting a machine — you're getting full factory warranty coverage, access to factory parts, and a local team in Myerstown, PA that handles service and stands behind the sale long after you drive it off the lot.