Need serious digging power for your next project? The 5.5T Yanmar excavator is a high-performance machine ideal for trenching, drainage, site levelling, roading, and more.
With true zero tail swing and rubber tracks, it’s designed to work efficiently in tight spaces and on sealed surfaces - making it a versatile choice for both urban and rural job sites.
Benefits
• Heavy-Duty Performance: Perfect for larger-scale trenching, drainage, and earthmoving tasks.
• Hydraulic Versatility: Single and double acting hydraulic plumbing allows for a wide range of attachments such as rock breakers or grapples.
• Quick Hitch System: Makes changing buckets and attachments fast and easy.
Operator Comfort & User Friendly
• Enclosed ROPS Cabin: Certified roll-over protection structure with sun canopy for safety and comfort.
• Ergonomic Controls: Identical layout to other Yanmar model sizes for easy transition between machines.
• Smooth Operation: Rubber tracks provide stability and reduce surface damage - ideal for footpaths and road work.
Features
• True Zero Tail Swing: No overhang when rotating the cab - great for confined spaces.
• Offset Boom: Enables digging right up against walls, fences, and structures.
• Rubber Tracks: Ideal for sealed surfaces, offering smooth movement and reduced ground impact.
• Factory Fitted Hydraulics: Supports a wide range of hydraulic attachments including grapples, post drivers, auger drives, and more.
• Quick Hitch System: Allows fast and flexible attachment changes.
• ROPS Cabin: Certified 4-post structure with fire extinguisher and beacon included.
Specs
• Weight: 5,585kg
• Overall Width: Approx. 2.0m
• Digging Depth: Approx. 3.7m
• Digging Reach: Approx. 5.8m
• Buckets: 1500mm tilting bucket, 650mm standard digging bucket, 300mm trenching bucket
• Tracks: Rubber tracks for smooth, stable operation
Available Accessories
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Tilting Buckets
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Trench Buckets
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Auger Drives
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Post Drivers
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Plate Compactors
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Thumb Buckets / Rock Grabs
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Concrete Breakers
Health & Safety
• Safety Features: ROPS cabin, ergonomic controls, fire extinguisher, and beacon.
• Safety Lock Lever: Prevents accidental operation by locking machine controls.
• Equipment Safety Sheet: Available in the Downloads section.
Transporting Options
• Class 2 Tipper Truck or Above: Required for transporting this machine.
• Delivery Available: We can deliver directly to your worksite or you can collect from either branch.
License Requirements
You don't need a specific license to operate a digger or excavator, but training is required for safe and competent use.
However, if you're operating on the road, a special license and endorsement is required. You must have a license for the appropriate weight class and an endorsement to operate construction machinery on wheels, tracks, or rollers (WTR).
Booking Options
To hire a 5.5T Yanmar Mini Digger, simply give us a call, send us an email or fill in the form below.
These diggers are available to hire from both the Napier and Hastings branches. Enquire now for any additional information or to make a booking.