1.8 tons. Open cab. Gets through the gate.
The access machine. At 1.8 tons it fits between houses and through backyard gates, with the reach to trench utilities and dig footings where a larger excavator simply cannot go.
74.8 in (6 ft 3 in) of maximum excavation depth. Plan on working a little shallower than the maximum for production digging. How deep can a mini excavator dig?
127.0 in of maximum digging reach at ground level.
The YJ18 is a 1.8-ton class mini excavator. What size mini excavator do I need?
The chassis is 43.3 in wide. Measure the clear opening at the narrowest point of your route — mini excavators that fit through a gate.
The YJ18 has an open operator station (canopy), which keeps the machine compact and easy to see around. Cab vs. canopy.
Direct from Yellow Jacket Equipment in Barberton, Ohio, with nationwide shipping, or through an authorized dealer. Request pricing or find a dealer.
The YJ18 runs an industry-standard quick-attach plate, so most universal mini excavator attachments fit it — buckets, forks, augers, breakers, grapples, and more.
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