Mini Diggers for Drainage
Need a mini digger for drainage work? A compact excavator is ideal for cutting clean trenches for pipes, land drains and soakaways, in access most machines can't reach. Ours are brand new, factory-direct and delivered free across the UK.
- Brand new, not ex-hire
- Factory-direct prices
- Free UK delivery
- 12-month warranty
Choosing a mini digger for drainage
Drainage is all about trenching: cutting a straight, consistent trench to the right depth, then backfilling neatly once the pipe is laid. The two things that matter most are digging depth and bucket width.
For typical domestic and utility drainage, our 1-tonne L1000 digs to 1.66 metres, which covers most land drainage, soakaways and pipe runs. Fit a narrow trenching bucket for clean, efficient trenches, or a wider grading bucket for backfilling and levelling afterwards. For the tightest gardens, the 0.65-tonne L600 gets into spaces a bigger machine can't, though at shallower depth.
Quick-hitch compatibility means you can switch between a narrow digging bucket and a wide backfill bucket in minutes, so one machine handles the whole job from trench to reinstatement.
Want the full picture? Read our complete mini digger buying guide, work out payback with the excavator ROI calculator, or get in touch and we'll help you choose.
Our mini diggers for sale
Every machine is brand new, built to order and delivered direct to your door. Prices include VAT and free UK delivery.
Save £1,800
Mini-pelle Lion L600 | Micro-excavatrice
Mini-pelle Lion L1800 PRO | 1,8T avec pouce hydraulique
Mini-pelle Lion L1800 | Mini-pelle 1,8T
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Mini-pelle L1000 | Mini-excavatrice
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Mini-Pelle Lion L1200 PRO | Mini-Excavatrice 1.2T | Pouce/Grappin Hydraulique
Compare the mini digger range
 Lion L6000.65t micro£4,69499
View |  Lion L10001t mini£6,99499
View |  Lion L12001.2t mini£8,49499
View |  Lion L18001.8t£9,49499
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| Operating weight | 650 kg | 1,050 kg | 1,200 kg | 1,800 kg |
| Engine | Petrol | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Access | 690 mm wide | 930 mm wide | 930 mm wide | Compact |
| Best for | Tight access & gardens | General groundworks | Heavier groundworks | Regular heavy-duty work |
Attachments that make drainage easier
The right attachments turn a mini digger into a proper drainage machine. A narrow trenching bucket cuts clean, straight-sided trenches with minimal spoil. A grading bucket makes backfilling and levelling quick. A ripper breaks up hard or compacted ground before you dig, and a breaker deals with any tarmac or concrete in the way.
All of ours are quick-hitch compatible, and you can add the attachments you need at checkout so they arrive with the machine, ready to work.
Frequently asked questions
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Find the right machine
Browse the range, work out your payback with the calculator, or talk to a real UK-based person who can help you pick.