✅How to choose the right digger for your project

✅How to choose the right digger for your project

Micro Diggers (0.8 – 1.5T)

Best for tight spaces, garden projects, and indoor/outdoor access.

Fits through doorways and gates.

Mini Diggers (1.5 – 3T)

Versatile for small-to-medium construction or landscaping jobs.

Good balance of power and maneuverability.

Mini Diggers (3 – 5T)

Great for bigger residential jobs (extensions, driveways, large gardens).

Large Diggers (6 – 8T)

Suited for heavy-duty projects, foundations, and commercial work.


✅Match Digger to Project Type

Garden landscaping → Micro or Mini Digger

Driveway prep → Mini or Midi Digger

Building foundations → Large Digger

Restricted access projects → Micro Digger

Commercial sites → 6–8T Digger


✅Factors to Consider Before Choosing

Access width & height – Can it get through gates, fences, or doors?

Ground conditions – Soft ground vs. hard soil.

Depth/volume of dig – How much soil needs shifting?

Transport & delivery – How the machine will get to site.

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