Hightop HT-18C 1.8 Ton Mini Excavator Product Introduction
The HT-18C is a 1.8-ton-class compact mini excavator engineered for crews that need a real digging machine but still have to move it with a standard pickup truck. Powered by a Runtong 739 cc twin-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 17 kW, the HT-18C delivers a 1,950 mm maximum digging depth and 2,490 mm maximum digging height — numbers you would normally expect from a 2-ton machine. At 1,400 kg operating weight and only 1,100 mm total width, it slips through garden gates, residential driveways and standard barn doors, yet still climbs 30° slopes on hilly terrain, mountainous job sites, and unfinished rural grading work. The tagline "small and flexible, powerful in performance; multi-use for all construction applications" sums up the engineering brief in one line: one chassis, twenty attachments, every small-scale earthwork job.
Total length 4,150 mm, transport length 2,350 mm, total width 1,100 mm, upper width 960 mm, total height to cab top 2,280 mm — is listed. Working range numbers — max digging height 2,490 mm, max dumping height 1,635 mm, max digging depth 1,950 mm, max digging radius 2,880 mm, minimum turning radius 1,580 mm, max height at minimum turning radius 1,620 mm — are taken from the engineering test rig, not marketing guesswork. Key components: RATO 739 cc twin-cylinder gasoline engine, TENGFEI main valve, bucket capacity 0.02 m³, swing speed 12 rpm, 30° climbing capacity, 1,400 kg operating weight. Need a side-by-side comparison against the wider mini excavator family or the 1.5-ton class 1.5 ton mini excavators? Our sales engineer can prepare a spec sheet on request.
1.8 Ton Mini HT-18C Excavator HT-18C Equipment Details
1. Hydraulic Control. Equipped with the TENGFEI-brand main valve, the HT-18C delivers responsive hydraulic performance and precise, smooth operation. It enables stable control of actions such as digging, swinging, and lifting, minimizing work errors.
2.Safety Cabin. High-strength frame design, strong protection and wide field of vision — the ROPS/FOPS canopy protects the operator from falling debris, branches, and bucket swing-backs without the operator feeling boxed in. The wide pillars-free sight line keeps the trench edge, the dozer blade, and the surrounding crew all in view.
3.Easy Maintenance. Quick disassembly of key service parts for convenient daily upkeep — air filter, fuel filter, hydraulic tank, battery, and engine oil dipstick are all reachable from ground level without lifting the cab.
4.Travel System. Track shoe width 180 mm, track gauge 920 mm, ground contact length 1,150 mm. Low ground pressure makes the HT-18C suitable for operation on soft ground. The minimum ground clearance is 119 mm, delivering excellent trafficability over curbs, roots, and uneven terrain.
Hightop HT-18C 1.8 Ton Mini Digger Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions | |
| Total Length / Transport Length (A) | 4150 / 2350 mm |
| Total Width (B) | 1100 mm |
| Upper Width (D) | 960 mm |
| Total Height to Cab Top (C) | 2280 mm |
| Standard Track Width (F) | 180 mm |
| Track Gauge (G) | 920 mm |
| Minimum Ground Clearance (H) | 119 mm |
| Tail Swing Radius (I) | 760 mm |
| Track Ground Contact Length (J) | 1150 mm |
| Track Length (K) | 1400 mm |
| Working Range | |
| Maximum Digging Height (a) | 2490 mm |
| Maximum Dumping Height (b) | 1635 mm |
| Maximum Digging Depth (c) | 1950 mm |
| Maximum Digging Radius (d) | 2880 mm |
| Minimum Turning Radius (e) | 1580 mm |
| Maximum Height at Minimum Turning Radius (f) | 1620 mm |
| Performance Parameters | |
| Operating Weight | 1400 kg |
| Bucket Capacity | 0.02 m³ |
| Rated Power | 17 kW |
| Swing Speed | 12 rpm |
| Climbing Capacity | 30° |
| Key Components | |
| Engine Specification | RATO 739CC Twin‑Cylinder Gasoline Engine |
| Main Valve Brand | Tengfei |
Mini Excavator 1.8 Ton Hightop HT-18C Product Picture
Compact body, suitable for all engineering scenarios
Adapt to multiple types of equipment
Can customize colors
Wide working range, full coverage:With a digging depth of 1950mm and a digging height of 2490mm, it fully satisfies all small-scale earthwork needs.
Minimum Turning Radius:1580mm
Core Power System:
I Runtong 739CC twin-cylinder gasoline engine J
Rated Power 17kW
It meets the demands of long-termcontinuous operation and adapts tovarious complex working conditions.
30 ° climbing ability
Hightop HT-18C 1.8 Ton Mini Excavator Application Scenarios
The HT-18C has proven itself in five primary application fields:
1.Municipal Engineering. Sidewalk and curb repair, water main trench excavation, telecom cable trenching, manhole ring setting, small storm drain digging. The 1,950 mm digging depth covers the typical 1.5-1.8 m utility bury depth, and the 1,100 mm width fits between parked cars on a residential street without closing the whole lane.
2.Landscaping & Gardening. Pond and pool excavation, boulder removal, tree pit digging, garden pathway construction, retaining wall foundations. The low ground pressure protects finished lawn and paving from rutting.
3.Agricultural Orchard. New orchard planting pit digging, old tree stump removal (with root topper attachment), irrigation channel trenching, greenhouse foundation work. Operating between rows of mature trees is no longer a problem with the 1,100 mm width.
4.Building Demolition. Interior wall removal, partition breaking (with break hammer attachment), concrete slab chipping, foundation pulling. The Runtong gasoline engine means no diesel exhaust in enclosed spaces — a safety plus for indoor jobs.
5.Home Improvement / DIY. Backyard pool installation, post hole digging for fence or deck, small shed foundation, landscape lighting trenching, koi pond or fish farm renovation. Renter-friendly: a 1.4-ton machine fits in a single-car garage with a few inches to spare.
Hightop Service & Support
Every HT-18C ships with the full Hightop factory-direct service package. Pre-Sale: free consultation, customized configuration advice, ROI calculation for rental fleets, and a virtual site walk-through video call. Production: 7-step assembly line (chassis welding → powertrain install → hydraulic routing → electrical harness → painting → final assembly → pre-delivery inspection) documented with photo updates. Packaging: export-grade wooden crate (fumigation-free, ISPM 15 compliant), 4-step loading into 20GP / 40HQ containers, plus FCL / LCL / Ro-Ro options. Shipping Terms: EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP — your choice, your forwarder or ours. Documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, CE / ISO 9001 / SGS inspection reports, engine emission certificate, operator manual, parts catalog, and warranty card all included. After-Sale: 1-year or 1,500-hour warranty on the whole machine, 3-year warranty on the hydraulic main pump, lifetime technical support via WhatsApp / WeChat / email, next-day spare parts dispatch from the Jining warehouse, and on-site engineer dispatch available for orders of 10+ units.
Hightop HT-18C 1.8 Ton Mini Excavator Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the difference between HT-18C and the 1.5-ton HT15 family?
The HT-18C sits one size class up — 1,400 kg vs 1,000-1,500 kg, and digs 200 mm deeper (1,950 mm vs ~1,710-1,750 mm). If you are trenching for utilities, basements, or water mains, the HT-18C reaches the required depth in one pass; if you are mostly doing residential landscaping or indoor renovation, a 1.5 ton mini excavator is more maneuverable and cheaper to ship.
Q2. Can I customize the color?
Yes. Standard stock colors are Hightop Yellow, Forest Green, Sky Blue, Signal Red, and Branded Orange. Custom Pantone-matched paint is available for orders of 10 units or more. Decal artwork and seat fabric can also be tailored to your dealership's house style.
Q3. Can the HT-18C pass through a standard door or gate?
The 1,100 mm total width fits through most garden gates and barn doors; the 2,280 mm height needs a standard residential door (typically 2,030-2,100 mm) plus a small clearance. The minimum turning radius is 1,580 mm, so a 1.6 m wide alley is enough to U-turn.
Q4. How many units fit in a container?
8 units per 20GP, 16 units per 40HQ. Knock-down (CKD/SKD) packaging is available for large orders to optimize your import duty.
Q5. What is the lead time?
Stock units ship within 7 days. Custom color or custom configuration orders ship in 15-25 days, depending on production schedule.
Q6. Do you provide an operator manual and parts catalog?
Yes, both are included in the wooden crate in English. Spanish, French, Russian, and Arabic versions are available on request.
Q7. What certifications does HT-18C carry?
CE for the EU, ISO 9001 for quality management, SGS third-party inspection report, and engine EPA / Euro V emission certificate. Saudi SABER, Russia EAC, and Australia RCM are available for the respective markets.
