Mini Excavator Prices by Size: 1-2.5 Ton Guide
Qisheng Machinery · Updated October 16, 2026
Quick Answer
Compare mini excavator prices by exact model, engine, operator station, attachments and delivery scope. A nominal size class can organize the search, but it is not a price, verified weight or complete specification.
A new mini excavator advertised at a base price can exclude items needed for the delivered working package. Request a dated quotation for the configuration and destination you actually need.
Use Real Model Differences in the Price Request
Qisheng's October 2026 v9 catalogue provides the following references for three priority series. These are catalogue dimensions and engine options, not current stock or price guarantees.
| Catalogue series | Overall width | Maximum digging depth | Engine options to identify in the quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS-12 | 940 mm | 1,760 mm | KOOP 192 Euro V or Briggs & Stratton |
| QS-18 | 1,160 mm | 2,100 mm | Laidong 385 or Kubota D722 |
| QS-25 | 1,300 mm | 2,600 mm | Changchai 390 or Kubota D1105 |
The engine choice, cab/canopy, factory options and supplied tools must appear alongside the model. Do not assume a PRO name means the same change across every series, or that every model with a particular badge has the same fuel type and service parts.
If considering a 1.8 ton mini excavator, state the QS-18 version and required options rather than asking for “the 1.8-ton price.” The class label does not establish its actual working or shipping weight.
Read an Advertised Price with Its Exclusions
As a dated U.S. manufacturer example, the Bobcat E10 page, checked October 16, 2026, displays a starting suggested list price of USD 31,950. Its price note applies to U.S. base models and excludes freight, pre-delivery inspection, taxes, surcharges, options, accessories and attachments; the dealer sets the final sale price.
That is one named brand/model reference, not a Qisheng quote, a European delivered price or an average for all one-ton-class machines. It also shows why an advertised figure and a complete delivered offer can differ. Do not compare that base reference with another supplier's fully equipped package as though the scopes were identical.
Qisheng's current price for the requested configuration must come from a written quotation. No verified universal QS price range is supplied in this article.
Separate the Machine from the Delivery Scope
| Quotation section | Identify explicitly | Comparison question |
|---|---|---|
| Machine | Model, engine and operator station | Are the configurations actually equivalent? |
| Factory options | Which are fitted and which are omitted | Does the required function exist in both offers? |
| Tools | Each bucket/tool, mount and connection scope | Is the same usable package included? |
| Service/documentation | Written terms, manuals and ordered spares | What is supplied and what remains to arrange? |
| Delivery | Named destination, agreed shipping term and included charges | Where does the stated price take the machine? |
| Validity | Currency, date, availability and quote validity | Are both offers still available on that basis? |
For European enquiries, Qisheng normally starts by asking which nearby port is convenient. Confirm the applicable route and all remaining destination, clearance, tax and inland-delivery costs in the quote. A possible ocean-freight waiver on a particular LCL route does not mean free delivery throughout Europe.
U.S. dealers can request an agreed DDP delivered offer, with the seller responsible for applicable import duties under that arrangement. Compare the named destination and delivery scope; do not assume a factory, port and delivered price describe the same service.
Keep Price Differences Tied to the Work
A lower-priced smaller configuration can be better suited to a restricted entrance, while a different model may be needed for the specified digging envelope. A size increase is not automatically better value or a guarantee of greater lifting or attachment capability.
First remove configurations that fail the task. Then compare the remaining quotes using the same scope. The mini excavator cost comparison addresses ownership and repair assumptions separately from the initial quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are mini excavator prices different within one size class?
Engine versions, options, attachments, supplier terms and delivery scope can differ. A tonnage label is too broad to explain the offer.
Is the lowest base price the lowest delivered price?
Not necessarily. Add the required missing items and delivery costs on the same basis, marking unresolved amounts instead of treating them as zero.
Do you publish a fixed QS price by tonnage?
This guide does not provide a verified fixed tariff. Request the particular model/configuration and destination so the current offer can be checked.
Model and Quote Information
Review QS-12, QS-18 and QS-25 against the required work.
Request Matching Prices
Tell Qisheng Machinery the model, engine preference, tools and destination. Ask for an itemized offer with its delivery scope and validity, so the price has a clear meaning.