1 Tonne Mini Diggers for Sale
Looking for a 1 tonne mini digger for sale, also searched as a 1 ton excavator? The 1-tonne class is the UK's most popular size for a reason: enough digging depth, reach and power for real groundworks, while still slipping through a standard gateway. 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
Is a 1 tonne mini digger the right size?
A 1-tonne machine is the sweet spot between access and capability. At roughly 1,050 kg our L1000 digs to 1.66 metres and reaches over 3 metres, yet it still fits through a 930 mm gap, so it handles utility trenches, footings, ponds and general groundworks without needing a wide entrance.
Compared with a 0.65-tonne micro digger you get noticeably more depth, reach and digging force, which pays off on anything beyond light garden work. Compared with a 1.8-tonne machine you keep the tight access and the lower transport weight. For most groundworkers and serious DIY projects, 1 tonne is the size that does the widest range of jobs.
Add expandable tracks for extra stability on uneven ground and a quick-hitch for fast attachment changes, and you have a machine that earns its keep day in, day out.
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.
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Lion L600 Micro Excavator | Micro Digger
Lion L1800 PRO Mini Excavator | 1.8T with Hydraulic Thumb
Lion L1800 Mini Excavator | 1.8T Mini Digger
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L1000 Mini Digger | Mini Excavator
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Lion L1200 Mini Excavator | 1.2T Mini Digger
Compare the mini digger range
 Lion L6000.65t micro£4,69499
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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 |
1 tonne mini digger prices and what to check
Used 1-tonne machines from the big brands hold their value, so a good one isn't cheap, and you still inherit its hours and wear. Our brand-new L1000 comes in factory-direct with zero hours, a clean history and a full 12-month warranty, at a price that competes with tired used examples.
Before you buy, check three numbers against your work: the overall width against your tightest access, the digging depth against your deepest job, and confirm it's quick-hitch compatible so one machine can run buckets, a breaker, an auger and more.
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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.