1.2T Excavator
Compact & Highly Maneuverable Design：With dimensions of only 2.2m (L) × 0.93m (W) × 2.25m (H) and a weight of 900 kg, the L12R easily accesses narrow spaces, making it ideal for confined working environments.
Reliable Core Performance for Versatile Applications：Powered by a renowned water-cooled gasoline engine (Rato, 8.6 Kw).
Precision Operation & Cost Efficiency：Equipped with a 0.03m³ bucket and infinitely variable travel speeds (0–1.8 km/h), it enables precise, controlled digging—ideal for detailed gardening and landscaping work.
Simplified Structure, Easy Maintenance:Without complex features like side swing or expandable undercarriage, the L12R offers fewer failure points, higher reliability, and straightforward upkeep—suited for individual operators, small crews, or property management teams.
Product Introduction
The L12R is a compact, versatile mini excavator engineered for precision work in confined environments. With a working weight of 900 kg and ultra-compact dimensions (2.2m L x 0.93m W x 2.25m H), it easily navigates narrow areas like gardens, indoor spaces, and alleys, making it ideal for landscaping, municipal work, and renovation projects.
Built for reliable performance, it features a water-cooled gasoline engine ( Rato, 8.6kW) for consistent operation. Key capabilities include a 2.75m max digging height, 1.63m digging depth, and a 0.03 m³ bucket for detailed tasks. With a travel speed of 0–1.8 km/h and 30% gradeability, it handles slopes and rough terrain with stability.
The L12R combines compact design, solid performance, and practical functionality—perfect for contractors and property managers needing a capable, space-friendly machine.
Product Details
Full-opening Engine Hood The upward-tilting design of the hood fully exposes most of the engine, providing easy access for component inspection and maintenance. |
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Rato Engine Powered by a dependable Rato gasoline engine delivering 8.6 kW of rated power, this equipment offers robust performance coupled with minimal noise and vibration. Its outstanding fuel economy helps lower operational expenses while ensuring sustained high-power output. |
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Comfort-Optimized Operator Environment The cabin is engineered to provide generous legroom and intuitively arranged controls, ensuring effortless operation. An adjustable fore-aft driver’s seat further enhances comfort, supporting productivity during extended work sessions. |
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Heavy-Duty Reinforced Chassis The excavator features an extended and structurally reinforced chassis manufactured through an integrated forging process. This design significantly enhances overall durability and structural strength, ensuring reliable performance even under challenging operational conditions. |
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Dual-Range Travel Motor The machine is outfitted with a variable-speed travel motor that provides selectable high and low operating modes. This feature delivers enhanced power output and operational flexibility, enabling efficient performance across diverse terrain conditions and task requirements. |
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Dual-Speed Drive System The equipment integrates a variable-speed travel motor capable of switching between high and low operational ranges. This design provides increased torque delivery and versatile adaptability, ensuring optimized efficiency when handling varied ground surfaces and different types of work assignments. |
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Product Specifications
| L12R | ||
| Basic Performance Parameters | ||
| Working Weight(kg) | 900 | |
| Bucket capacity(m³) | 0.03 | |
| Travel speed low/high speed(Km/h) | 0-1.8 | |
| Climbing ability(%) | 30 | |
| A:Maximum Digging Height(mm) | 2750 | |
| B:Maximum Unloading Height(mm) | 1960 | |
| C:Maximum Digging Depth(mm) | 1630 | |
| E:Max. digging radius(mm) | 2900 | |
| Side Swing | × | |
| Side Swing Angle (L/R) | × | |
| Undercarriage Expansion | × | |
| Equipment Body | ||
| J:Overall Length(mm) | 2200 | |
| K:Overall Width(mm) | 930 | |
| L:Overall Height(mm) | 2250 | |
| Bulldozer Width/Height | 210 | |
| Engine | ||
| Engine Brand | Rato | |
| Maximum power(Kw) | 8.6 | |
| Cooling method | Water cooling | |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | |
| Fuel tank | ||
| Fuel tank(L) | 10 | |
| Hydraulic oil tank(L) | 16 | |
Applications
Urban Construction & Renovation: Perfect for digging foundation trenches for garden walls, small extensions, or repairing underground utility lines (water, gas, fiber optics) in narrow alleys, backyards, and between closely spaced buildings. Its minimal width of 930mm allows easy access through standard gates.
Landscaping & Gardening: Excellently suited for creating ponds, planting trees, digging irrigation channels, and precise terrain shaping in parks, residential gardens, and commercial landscapes. The 0.03m³ bucket is optimal for detailed earthmoving.
Indoor & Demolition Work: Capable of operating inside factories, warehouses, or basements for floor-breaking, controlled interior demolition, and material handling, thanks to its compact size and efficient engine.
Agricultural & Rural Use: An indispensable tool for farmers and landowners for tasks such as digging drainage ditches, cleaning ponds, fence post installation, and general farm maintenance.
Municipal Utilities: Highly effective for street repair, sidewalk maintenance, signpost installation, and other public works in congested urban areas, minimizing disruption and traffic closure.
Packaging & Shipping
To ensure your mini excavator arrives in perfect working condition, we implement a thorough export-level packaging and shipping process designed for maximum security during international transit.
Advanced Protective Crating
Each machine is securely fixed to a reinforced steel-frame base and completely wrapped in high-strength waterproof film. This sealed enclosure guards key components against dust, moisture, and physical contact, maintaining the unit’s integrity from factory to jobsite.
Safe Container Transport
For overseas shipments, units are loaded into standard 20ft or 40ft containers using specialized handling equipment. Inside, the excavator is firmly restrained with industrial-grade straps and custom bracing, preventing movement throughout the journey and guaranteeing secure delivery anywhere in the world.
Company Profile
Since 2009, Yancheng KMX Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has been a trusted manufacturer of construction and landscaping equipment, integrating R&D, production, global sales, and after-sales service into a streamlined operation. Our 270,000+ square meter production base, supported by a team of over 500 professionals, enables us to efficiently serve markets worldwide. To further enhance international support, we maintain dedicated logistics centers in Chicago and Houston, providing timely parts supply and localized technical assistance.
Innovation drives our development. With 93 patents and a specialized R&D team, we design loaders, excavators, and landscaping machinery that meet international quality benchmarks. Our advanced manufacturing systems—including automated laser cutting, CNC machining, robotic welding, and integrated PLM-ERP platforms—ensure precision and consistency in high-volume production. These capabilities have earned us recognition as a National High-Tech Enterprise and a National "Specialized and Innovative Little Giant" Enterprise.
KMX products are used and trusted across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Guided by our commitment to delivering superior value, we continue to develop intelligent and rugged equipment as we advance toward our goal of becoming a world-renowned manufacturer in the industry.
