Hightop HT-15KS Mini Excavator — 1.5 Ton Compact Digger with Kubota D2v80 Water-Cooled Engine
Hightop is a specialized OEM/ODM manufacturer of engineering machinery and equipment, running a100,000 m² integrated production floor with a 1000+ strong engineering team, exporting to 100+ countries worldwide. Every unit of the HT-15KS compact excavator rolls off the line under a single-roof workflow — from plate cutting, robotic welding, and precision machining to painting, final assembly, and pre-delivery inspection. As a China mini excavator factory, we keep raw material, workmanship, and after-sales under one roof so the price you receive is genuinely factory-direct, with no middleman markup and no compromise on steel thickness or hydraulic component grade.
One Machine, Multiple Functions — HT-15KS 1.5 Ton Mini Excavator with Kubota Water-Cooled Diesel
The HT-15KS is a 1.5 ton class compact mini excavator built around the Kubota D2v80 vertical 4-stroke diesel — a 12 kW (16 hp) water-cooled powerplant that delivers the durability, fuel efficiency, and low-noise operation that Kubota is famous for. With a 1000 kg operating weight, 1235 mm track length, and 870 mm tail swing radius, the machine slips through standard garden gates, fits inside residential driveways, and operates on soft turf, paving, and tight job sites without surface damage. The signature of the HT-15KS is its "one machine, multiple functions" design philosophy: more than 20 quick-change attachments turn the same chassis into a trencher, breaker, auger, grabber, hedge trimmer, log splitter, root remover, or pallet fork carrier in minutes. ISO, CE, SGS, and TÜV certifications mean the HT-15KS is approved for sale and operation in the EU, North America, Australia, the Middle East, and most emerging markets without additional paperwork.
Customizable Color & Visual Identity for Your Brand
Body color, decal artwork, seat fabric, and control lever color can all be tailored to your dealership's house style. Standard stock colors include Hightop Yellow, Forest Green, Sky Blue, and Signal Red; custom Pantone-matched paint is available for orders of 10 units or more. Whether you are a rental fleet, a landscaping contractor, or a brand owner looking for private label mini excavators, the HT-15KS gives you the visual consistency your customers remember.
Hightop HT-15KS Parameter Details
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Transportation length | 2270 mm |
| Total width | 1000 mm |
| Upper width | 940 mm |
| Total height (cab top) | 2290 mm |
| Standard track width | 180 mm |
| Track Gauge | 820 mm |
| Height of bulldozer from ground | 95 mm |
| Excavation depth of bulldozer | 220 mm |
| Tail swing radius | 870 mm |
| Ground length of track | 890 mm |
| Track length | 1235 mm |
| Max digging height | 2620 mm |
| Max unloading height | 1760 mm |
| Max digging depth | 1750 mm |
| Max digging distance | 2900 mm |
| Min turning radius | 1400 mm |
| Max height at min turning radius | 2055 mm |
| Working mass | 1000 kg |
| Bucket capacity | 0.02 m³ |
| Climbing capacity | 30° |
| Main valve | TENGFEI |
| Engine | KOOP D2v80 12 kW, Water cooling |
1.5 Ton Compact Digger with Kubota D2v80 Water-Cooled Engine Optional Functions for Tighter Job Sites
① Hydraulic Pilot Lines — Easier Operation, Higher Work Efficiency
English: Pre-plumbed hydraulic pilot lines on the boom arm accept thumb buckets, grapples, and tilt buckets without any field modification. Pilot joystick control reduces operator fatigue by up to 40% over direct mechanical levers during an 8-hour shift.
② Boom Swing — Deflectable for Narrow-Area Operation
English: The HT-15KS boom can offset left and right, letting the bucket cut a wall-side trench as close as 250 mm to a foundation without the tracks having to reposition. Critical for fence-line digging, roadside drainage, and inside-building renovation.
③ Extendable Track (Optional) — 990-1170 mm Retractable Width
English: Hydraulic or manually extendable tracks widen the stance from 990 mm to 1170 mm for greater sidehill stability and lift capacity, then retract to 990 mm to pass through a standard doorway. The retractable track mini excavator is the go-to choice for indoor demolition, basement excavation, and greenhouse landscaping.
HT-15KS 1.5 Ton Mini Excavator Product Picture Gallery
Can customize colors
Adapting to different environmental needs and coping with a variety of working conditions, the HT-15KS accepts the full 20+ attachment catalogue: Narrow bucket, Plain bucket, Tilting bucket, Sand bucket, Thumb clip, Hydraulic thumb clip, Hydraulic thumb bucket, Quick hitch, Hydraulic quick hitch, Rotary quick hitch, Auger, Break hammer, Rake, Hedge trimmer, Grabber, New grabber, Grass trimmer, Fork pallet, Root topper, Log splitter. Need something not in the list? Ask our customer service — we custom-engineer attachments to your soil, your crop, or your job-site profile.
Hightop Service & Support
Machine Manufacturing Process Integration
The HT-15KS follows an integrated seven-step production line — Design, Mechanical Processing & Cutting, Welding, Quality Inspection, Assemble & FINISHED, Spraying, and Rust Removal. Every station is digitally timed; every torque-critical joint is recorded against the chassis serial number so the build sheet of any machine can be retrieved up to ten years after delivery.
Packaging & Shipping — Four-Step Container Loading
- Secure the machine to the pallet — straps and bolts prevent any shift during ocean transit.
- Seal all sides with plywood— sides are sheeted so the equipment stays in a separate space.
- Strengthen the box with wooden strips— vertical and horizontal battens absorb forklift impact.
- Load into container and ship to loading port — LCL or FCL according to order quantity, 20GP fits 2 units, 40HQ fits 4 units.
Full Container Loading — Direct to Your Port
Load into the container directly, then secure; ship to the loading port finally. LCL container loading is available for 1 or 2 units so small dealers don't have to wait for a full container to start their business. For larger orders, we provide FCL, Ro-Ro, and CKD/SKD options with consolidated container stuffing plans.
Door-to-Door Logistics & Customs Clearance
English: We arrange DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), CIF (Cost Insurance & Freight), and FOB (Free On Board) shipments worldwide. Our long-term freight forwarder partners handle ISPM 15 heat-treated wooden pallet certification, phytosanitary certificates, and CE / EPA / Euro 5 documentation so your customs clearance is one-stop. Standard delivery time is 15-25 days for ready-stock units and 30-45 days for OEM/ODM custom orders.
1-Year Warranty & Spare Parts
English: Every HT-15KS ships with a 1-year or 1500-hour (whichever comes first) bumper-to-bumper warranty. Wearing parts (filters, track rubber, bucket teeth) are stocked at the Hightop Qingdao spare-parts hub and can be dispatched by DHL / FedEx within 48 hours. A full PDF parts catalog, hydraulic schematic, and engine service manual are emailed on the day of shipment.
Frequently Asked Questions — HT-15KS Mini Excavator
Q1. What is the difference between HT-15KS and HT15 / HT15 Pro / HT15 Pro-Li?
The HT-15KS is the Kubota D2v80 water-cooled diesel variant; HT15 uses a KOOP gasoline engine and adds an offset boom; HT15 Pro adds an optional cab and retractable tracks; HT15 Pro-Li swaps the engine for a 72V lithium-electric drivetrain for zero-emission indoor work. All four share the 1.5 ton class chassis.
Q2. Can the color and decal be customized?
Yes. Body color can be Pantone-matched for orders of 10 units or more. Decal artwork is printed in-house and applied before spraying. Custom seat fabric is also available.
Q3. What is the smallest door the HT-15KS can pass through?
With the retractable track option, the undercarriage narrows to 990 mm, fitting any standard 1000 mm interior door. Without retractable tracks, total width is 1000 mm so you still pass through 1000+ mm doorways.
Q4. How many units fit in a 20GP / 40HQ container?
20GP fits 2 units, 40HQ fits 4 units. LCL shipment is available for 1-2 units. Ro-Ro is the most economical option for very large orders.
Q5. What is the lead time for a 5-unit order?
5 units of standard-color HT-15KS ship in 15-20 days. Custom-color or ODM orders ship in 30-45 days depending on the Pantone and decal schedule.
Q6. Do you provide engine service manuals and hydraulic schematics?
Yes. A complete PDF package — parts catalog, Kubota D2v80 engine service manual, hydraulic schematic, and electrical diagram — is emailed on the day of shipment. A printed service manual can be added to the wooden box on request.
Q7. What certificates does the HT-15KS carry?
ISO 9001 (factory), CE (EU market access), SGS (third-party quality audit), TÜV (German-engineering safety), and optional EPA / Euro 5 emissions certification for North American and EU5 markets.
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