Compact Excavators for Sale
Looking for a compact excavator for sale? Compact excavator is just another name for a mini or micro digger: a small, tracked machine built for tight access and everyday digging. 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
What counts as a compact excavator?
Compact excavator, mini digger, mini excavator, micro digger, they all describe the same thing: a small tracked excavator, usually under 2 tonnes, designed to work where full-size machines can't. The label matters less than the size you choose.
Our range spans the compact class from both ends. The 0.65-tonne L600 is a true micro at 690 mm wide for the tightest access. The 1-tonne L1000 and 1.2-tonne L1200 are the everyday all-rounders for groundworks, trenching and foundations. The 1.8-tonne L1800 sits at the top for heavier, more regular work.
Because every machine is quick-hitch compatible, one compact excavator runs a full set of attachments, buckets, a breaker, an auger, a ripper and more, so it covers a wide range of jobs.
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
Lion L600 Micro Excavator | Micro Digger
Lion L1800 PRO Mini Excavator | 1.8T with Hydraulic Thumb
Lion L1800 Mini Excavator | 1.8T Mini Digger
Save £2,000
L1000 Mini Digger | Mini Excavator
Save £500
Lion L1200 Mini Excavator | 1.2T Mini Digger
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 |
Choosing the right compact excavator
Pick your size on two numbers: the width you can get on site, and the depth you need to dig. A micro (0.65t) fits through a 690 mm gap and digs to about 1.1 m; a 1-tonne machine is 930 mm and digs to 1.66 m; the larger machines add more force and reach.
Buying new and direct means zero hours, a 12-month warranty and a much lower price than a used machine of the same size. These are mechanically simpler, affordable machines built to give real value for small-to-medium work, so you get a lot of capability without paying premium-brand money.
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.