Powston
PE-18 Mini Excavator
1.8 tonne, Laidong 385 engine, optimized counterweight to maximize digging force. Stable and robust chassis. Ideal for urban construction sites, pools, gardens.

Technical specifications
| Power | 24.1 HP |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1 800 kg |
| Digging depth | 2 175 mm |
| Engine | Laidong 385 — 18 kW |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 3030×1100×2280 mm |
| Bucket | 0,04 m³ |
| Breakout force | 10,8 kN |
| Speed | 0-3 km/h |
| Fuel tank | 18 L |
| Travel motor | Built-in |
| Travel speed | Single |
Options & equipment
- Engine : Kubota D722, Kubota D902
- Tracks : Telescopic tracks, Steel tracks
- Cabin : Closed cabin, Closed cabin + A-C
Compatible attachments
- Toothed bucket — 500 mm, 600 mm, 800 mm
- Toothless bucket — 600 mm, 800 mm, 1000 mm, 1200 mm
- Narrow bucket — 200 mm, 250 mm, 300 mm
- Hydraulic tilting bucket — 800 mm, 900 mm, 1000 mm
- Screening bucket — 500 mm, 800 mm, 1000 mm
- Hydraulic auger — 100×900 mm, 200×1000 mm, 200×1200 mm
- Mechanical quick hitch
- Semi-auto quick hitch
- Hydraulic quick hitch
- Mechanical thumb
- Hydraulic thumb
- Mechanical grapple
- Hydraulic breaker
- Ripper
- Rake — 500 mm
Highlights
- Counterweight — Rear counterweight improves load-bearing capacity and overall stability.
- One-piece mold — High-toughness material with a reinforced structure and added supporting plates.
- Hydraulic pilot control — Easy to operate, reduces driver workload; precise and very smooth control.
- Stable chassis — Strong load-bearing capacity, making the equipment more durable.
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