18Q Mini Excavator
Compact power for tight jobs
18Q Mini Excavator - Compact power for tight jobs
18Q Mini Excavator
The 18Q mini excavator is a 1.5-ton class digger built for small spaces and frequent moves. It uses a reliable diesel engine, pilot-style controls with seat safety lock, an LED display, and responsive hydraulics. Steel tracks can be added when you need more traction.
Applications
- House and garden projects: trenching, planting, drainage
- City works: cable laying, water pipe repair, curb and sidewalk jobs
- Small construction: earthmoving, site clean-up, foundation prep
- Rental fleets and contractors that need a light, easy machine
Why choose the 18Q Mini Excavator?
Built for tight areas
- Short body, smooth pilot control, easy to learn and operate.
Strong performance
- Efficient twin-gear hydraulic pump drives fast cycles for digging and loading.
Easy transport
- Compact size fits on a small trailer; quick to load and secure.
Attachment ready
- Quick-coupler interface works with augers, rippers, rakes, thumbs, breakers, and more.
Low upkeep
- Simple diesel, accessible service points, wear-resistant rubber tracks; steel tracks optional.
Operator safety
- Seat safety lock and clear LED LCD help new operators work with confidence.
| Operating Weight | 1500 kg |
| Total Length | 3249 mm |
| Total Width | 1120 mm |
| Total Height | 2314 mm |
| Max. Digging Radius | 3496 mm |
| Max. Digging Depth | 2091 mm |
| Max. Digging Height | 3028 mm |
| Counterweight Ground Clearance | 2190 mm |
| Max. Digging Force | 10 KN |
| Engine Brand | Laidong / Kubota |
| Engine Model | KM385B / D722 |
| Maximum Power | 24 HP / 13.9 HP |
| Walking Speed | 0–6 km/h |
| Climbing Angle | 30° |
18Q Mini Excavator –Four Key Details
Boom Hydraulics
Clean hose routing and sealed joints reduce leaks and make maintenance simple. Cylinders respond quickly for precise grading.
Bucket Linkage & Quick Coupler
Reinforced linkage delivers strong breakout. The quick coupler lets you switch buckets or tools in minutes.
Operator Controls
Intuitive twin joysticks, safety lock lever, and an LED screen for status checks. The open station gives wide sightlines in busy yards.
Track & Dozer Blade
Durable rubber tracks protect finished surfaces. The front blade speeds back-fill and stabilizes the machine when digging.
Why Choose Torchuck?
- Factory direct: in-house welding, paint and assembly—stable quality and better pricing
- Fast shipping: standard machines and attachments in stock
- Custom options: engines, colors, tracks, and packages to match your market
- Full attachment line: augers, breakers, rakes, thumbs, grapples, rippers, etc.
- QC & documents: complete testing, photos/videos, and export paperwork ready
- After-sales support: parts supply, manuals, and online tech help
Real User Stories
Utility trenching, Poland
A contractor used the 18Q to open 250 m of narrow trenches for telecom cable along sidewalks. The small width and quick blade back-fill cut daily traffic closures by 30%.
Farm drainage, Mexico
On soft soil near irrigation channels, the 18Q fitted with a 400 mm bucket cleared silt and placed new pipe. Low ground pressure and precise controls avoided bank collapse.
See the factory. Tell us your job. Get a quote.
Visit Torchuck’s workshop, view assembly lines and attachment inventory, and choose your color and options.
Ready to start? Send your task, location, and quantity—we’ll reply with price, lead time, and shipping plan.
