The MX Series is available in three models
The latest equipment brand to enter the mini excavator market is KIOTI.
On June 2 the manufacturer announced the release of the MX Series mini excavators.
"The MX Series provides what today's contractors are asking for – equipment that is immediately ready for use," Joel Hicks, product line manager at KIOTI, said in a statement. "By standardizing the features operators use every day, we're delivering greater value, productivity, and a lower total cost of ownership for operators in a variety of fields."
Mini excavators in KIOTI’s MX Series come in three models.
Here’s how they stack up against one another in certain areas.
| MX350A | MX350AE (Extended Arm) | MX570A |
Engine | Yanmar 3TNV88F | Yanmar 3TNV88F | Yanmar 4TNV86CT |
Class | 3.5-ton | 3.5-ton | 5.7-ton |
Gross Power | 23.2 hp | 23.2 hp | 48 hp |
Operating Weight | 8,510 lb | 9,105 lb | 13,076 lb |
Max Digging Height | 15.5 ft | 15.9 ft | 18.7 ft |
Max Digging Depth | 10.1 ft | 11.3 ft | 11.5 ft |
Rated Lift Capacity | 2,316 lb | 2,540 lb | 7,194 lb |
Track Width | 12 inches | 12 inches | 16 inches |
Tail Swing Design | Zero-tail swing | Reduced-tail swing | Reduced-tail swing |
Ideal For | Residential landscaping | Utility trenching and drainage work | Commercial construction, and heavier lifting |
Some features are standard across all three models.
Air conditioning, Bluetooth audio, an angle blade, and a mechanical quick coupler are examples of those.
The MX350A and 350AE share similar cabs while the MX570A is more of a premium unit.
The 570A, for example, has an air-ride seat while the other two machines have a standard suspension seat. Keyless start and an advanced monitor are also included in the bigger machine.