IRE18 1.4 Ton Mini Excavator
The IRE18 Mini Excavator is a powerful yet compact 1.4-ton machine designed for efficiency and precision in tight spaces. Powered by a reliable 14HP RATO 420cc gasoline engine, it delivers smooth performance with pilot joystick controls, a side swing boom, dozer blade, and hydraulic thumb for versatile digging and lifting. With a 6-foot digging depth, 800+ lb lift capacity, and a 15-inch bucket with teeth, the IRE18 is ideal for landscaping, construction, and light excavation tasks. Built for durability and easy maintenance, it features internal hydraulic hose routing and an easy-access engine compartment, and it’s compatible with a wide range of attachments such as augers, grapples, rippers, and breakers. Compact at just 40 inches wide and weighing 2,500 lbs, this mini excavator is the perfect balance of power, maneuverability, and reliability.
$6,499.99 SALE $5,999.99
Engine
- 14HP RATO 420cc gasoline engine
- Air-cooled, 4-stroke design for consistent performance
- Fuel-efficient and easy to maintain
- Provides dependable power for digging, grading, and lifting
Features
- Pilot joystick controls for smooth, responsive operation
- Side swing boom for angled trenching and digging flexibility
- Hydraulic thumb for gripping and lifting materials
- Dozer blade for grading, leveling, and backfilling
- 15″ digging bucket with teeth included
- Easy-opening engine compartment for quick service access
- Internal hydraulic hose routing reduces wear and damage risk
Compatible with a wide range of attachments, including:
Augers
Log grapples
Tooth & smooth buckets
Quick-attach adapters
Root rakes & single-tooth rippers
Hydraulic breakers, sickle bar mowers, stump drills
Technical Specifications
- Operating weight: ~2,500 lbs
- Lift capacity: 800+ lbs
- Machine width: 40 in.
- Digging depth: 6 ft.
- Bucket width: 15 in.
- Engine power: 14 HP
Machine type: 1.4-ton mini excavator
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Construction & Excavation – The IRE18 is ideal for small-scale digging and grading projects, offering excellent maneuverability in tight spaces. With pilot joystick controls, a 6-foot digging depth, and side swing boom, it’s perfect for trenching, backfilling, and foundation prep on residential or light construction sites.
Landscaping & Property Work – Great for shaping terrain, installing retaining walls, or digging ponds. The hydraulic thumb and 15″ bucket allow for precise placement and easy movement of soil, rock, or debris in confined spaces.
Utility Installation – Designed for narrow work zones, this machine is excellent for trenching plumbing, electrical, or irrigation lines—especially in areas where larger equipment can’t fit.
Agriculture & Farm Use – A dependable option for small farms and ranches, it handles digging water lines, cleaning ditches, removing stumps, and general property maintenance tasks with ease.
Attachment Versatility – Compatible with augers, grapples, breakers, rakes, and more, the IRE18 can adapt to countless tasks, making it one of the most flexible mini excavators in its class.
AND MORE!
Compact, efficient, and easy to maintain, the IRE18 Mini Excavator offers impressive digging power and precision in a small footprint—perfect for contractors, landscapers, and property owners who need performance and reliability in every job.
Free local pick up at our location:
8173 South 429 Chouteau, OK
Free shipping within 100 Miles of Chouteau, OK
We ship NATIONWIDE! Contact us for a complete quote with shipping and any applicable taxes!
All mini equipment will be sold with a 1 year limited parts warranty.
Our limited 1 year parts warranty covers:
- Replacement cost of the hydraulic pump
- Hydraulic drive motors
- Hydraulic swing motor
We have parts available to repair the engine as well, but it is not included in the 1 year warranty as we are not able to oversee the maintenance of the engine.
We also have replacement hydraulic cylinders available for the boom, bucket and front blade. Our warranty does not cover any necessary labor to diagnose or replace these parts, only the cost of the parts. We can perform any necessary repairs at our location or we can ship any necessary parts for repair as well. Most parts can be replaced in minimal time and our in-house technician can guide you through the repair process. WE sell a wide variety of construction equipment and have a dedicated full-time mechanic that can assist in offering customer support after your purchase.
We offer replacement parts for everything we sell. We keep most of our parts in stock and immediately available. Otherwise, we are able to source the necessary parts to repair your machine. We do our best to keep replacement tracks, drive motors, pumps, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic hoses, engine components & other common parts in stock.















