Mini Digging Alternative

Last week I posted a photo on our Facebook group featuring a mini excavator that I had not seen before, it prompted an interesting discussion about the merits of the machine, so I thought I would do some digging, (pun intended) to find out more.

The machine turns out to be a MB-1500 model and is apparently manufactured by German company Jansen and is one example from a diverse range of products that the firm produces, ranging from wood saws and log splitters, to excavators and backhoes, they even produce mobility scooters. I might even hire one of those for Bauma next year!

Weighing in at 590kgs the MB-1500 has a digging depth of 1,456m is just one example from a range of digging machines produced by Jansen, described as a compact but powerful machine, it takes its power from a 13.5hp Briggs & Stratton petrol engine, driving a high-performance hydraulic pump. It may look like a rather crude example of a mini excavator but like one commenter said on the Facebook group, it would beat using a shovel any day of the week! Check out this promotional video on the machine from Jansen.

Technical specifications: Engine: 13.5 PS Briggs & Stratton, 420cc Fuel type: Regular petrol Starter: Electric starter Boom swing angle range: 360 degrees Overloading height: max. 2144 mm Dumping height: max. 1675 mm Digging depth: max. 1456 mm Reach: max. 2550 mm Tractive performance: 0.9 t Ripping force: approx. 550 kg Load capacity (excavator arm fully extended): approx. 300 kg (dozer blade down) Load capacity (excavator arm fully extended): approx. 125 kg (dozer blade up) Weight: approx. 590 kg Shipping weight: approx. 600 kg Width: 825 mm