TOP 10 Mini Excavators Based on Engine Power Launched in 2024

Mini excavators are versatile machines, capable of performing many jobs from digging and excavating to demolition. Therefore, manufacturers from all over the world produce numerous models every year to satisfy their customers. LECTURA Press brings you an overview of the TOP 10 most powerful mini excavators presented to the public in 2024. The list is based on engine power (kW). Are you missing any models? Let us know at press@lectura.de!

10. Wacker Neuson EZ17e (Engine power: 16.5 kW)

The current series of Wacker Neuson mini and compact excavators is made up of 20 machines ranging from 800 kilograms to 15 tons in operating weight; included within this are the all-electric mini-excavator EZ17e, and the next-in-size e-model EZ26e, which is expected to be available from the start of 2025. Read more >>

9. Komatsu PC33E-6 (Engine power: 17.4 kW)

One example of this combination is the Komatsu PC33E-6, which was recently presented at the 52nd major seminar of the German Association of the Construction Industry, Environmental and Machine Technology (VDBUM) from January 30 to February 2 in Willingen. Read more >>

8. Hyundai HX35A Z (Engine power: 17.8 kW)

Five of the mini excavators: the HX17A Z, HX19A, HX35A Z, HX40A and the HX48A Z, will be launched in February, with 2.5-tonne, 3.0-tonne and 5.0-tonne models completing the line-up in the second quarter of 2024. Read more >>

7. DEVELON DX27Z-7 (Engine power: 18.4 kW)

Alongside the DX100W-7 at GaLabau will be the 2.8 tonne DX27Z-7, the first of the company’s next generation mini-excavator range with a new shared global styling. Read more >>

5. - 6. Volvo ECR40 (Engine power: 18.5 kW)

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is bringing two new compact excavators to North America, the 3.5-ton EC37 and the 4-ton ECR40, with features that provide increased operator comfort, 10% more fuel efficiency, better stability and easier maintenance. Read more >>

5. - 6. Volvo EC37 (Engine power: 18.5 kW)

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is bringing two new compact excavators to North America, the 3.5-ton EC37 and the 4-ton ECR40, with features that provide increased operator comfort, 10% more fuel efficiency, better stability and easier maintenance. Read more >>

4. DEVELON DX20ZE (Engine power: 20.4 kW)

Being premiered at Intermat, the DX20ZE Mini-Excavator is the first mass-produced electric-powered excavator manufactured by Develon. Read more >>

3. Hyundai HX48A Z (Engine power: 28.1 kW)

Five of the mini excavators: the HX17A Z, HX19A, HX35A Z, HX40A and the HX48A Z, will be launched in February, with 2.5-tonne, 3.0-tonne and 5.0-tonne models completing the line-up in the second quarter of 2024. Read more >>

2. DEVELON DX55R-7 (Engine power: 36.4 kW)

The models on show include the DX10Z 1 tonne, DX20Z-7 2 tonne, DX27Z-7 2.8 tonne, DX55R-7 5.7 tonne, DX63-7 6.2 tonne and DX85R-7 9.5 tonne Stage V models. Read more >>

1. Hyundai HX40A (Engine power: 39.6 kW)

Five of the mini excavators: the HX17A Z, HX19A, HX35A Z, HX40A and the HX48A Z, will be launched in February, with 2.5-tonne, 3.0-tonne and 5.0-tonne models completing the line-up in the second quarter of 2024. Read more >>