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KT-18 MINI EXCAVATOR
Widened Reinforced Dozer Blade for Synchronized Backfilling of Large Areas Thickened integrated widened front dozer blade supports synchronous backfilling of wide trenches and large courtyard leveling during excavation, removing the need for extra manual ground finishing and drastically cutting auxiliary labor costs.
Large-scale Greenhouse Bases: Deep soil turning for contiguous greenhouses, main irrigation channel reconstruction and large breeding farm ground leveling transformation.
Model: FT-18
Operation weight: 1800kg
Engine: Kubota
Power: 10.2kw
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KT-18 MINI EXCAVATOR
Product Overview
Welcome to our KT-18 Mini Excavator, an 1.8-ton widened tailless micro crawler digger equipped with full high-flow high-pressure hydraulic working assemblies. It comes standard with extended three-section side-shift boom, widened front dozer blade and hydraulically retractable wide crawler chassis. Adopting tailless slewing structure, the machine maintains narrow retracted width that can pass standard household doors, underground parking garages, narrow residential alleys and large indoor renovation sites. When tracks extend, the ground contact area expands significantly, delivering superior anti-roll performance during heavy-duty deep digging on muddy soil and long gentle slopes.
Fitted with universal high-pressure quick-change hydraulic couplings, the machine can rapidly switch between standard digging bucket, heavy hydraulic breaker, large-diameter tree auger, log grapple and compaction roller, integrating deep excavation, concrete breaking, drilling, ground leveling and material grabbing in one unit. Compared with KT-15 and smaller tonnage models, the KT-18 achieves full upgrades in digging force, working radius, maximum digging depth and overall counterweight. It is perfectly suited for large contiguous landscapes, large-scale fruit orchards, full-building indoor demolition, urban and rural large municipal pipeline projects, connected rural infrastructure and large greenhouse earthworks. A single operator can complete full-day continuous heavy-duty construction, drastically boosting efficiency for wide-area connected projects. It serves as the core micro construction machine for landscape general contractors, large fruit farms, decoration engineering companies, municipal maintenance departments and large planting bases, delivering stable long-term integrated medium earthmoving solutions.
Different from light and medium mini excavators with narrow tracks and light counterweights, the KT-18 solves the common tipping issue on soft ground via widened extendable tracks and reinforced rear counterweight. The three-section extended side-shift tailless boom eliminates dead zones beside walls and tree trunks, cutting down frequent machine relocation during long trenching tasks. The upgraded high-pressure hydraulic circuit supports heavy breaking attachments that smaller models cannot drive, making it competent for mass concrete demolition and large-area site leveling. The modular protective pipeline layout reduces hydraulic leakage on stony sites, while centralized maintenance points simplify daily inspection and component replacement, effectively cutting long-term service costs for large construction teams.
| Model | FT-18 |
| Operation weight | 1800kg |
| Engine | Kubota |
| Power | 10.2kw |
| Bucket Capacity | 0.05CBM |
| Rotation speed | 9r/min |
| Overall dimension | 3250*1100*2300mm |
| Crawler grounding length | 1300mm |
| Crawler width | 230mm |
| Max.Digging Height | 3200mm |
| Max discharge height | 2300mm |
| Max digging depth | 2200mm |
| Max digging radius | 3360mm |
| Mini turning radius | 1350mm |
Specifications and Parameters
1.Rated Load Capacity: 1800kg, multiple configurations can be customized according to actual working requirements
2.Body Material:High-strength steel structure, equipped with wear-resistant, anti-slip tracks, suitable for all kinds of ground conditions.
3.Chassis Type: Hydraulically retractable rubber tracks
4.Control System: Dual pilot hydraulic joysticks with high/low travel speed, stepless flow regulation
5.Brake System: Integrated automatic hydraulic parking lock
6.Overall Dimensions: Compact body with narrow-aisle design, which can easily adapt to narrow and limited working spaces.
7.Frame Material: Reinforced alloy frame with solid structure, outstanding impact resistance and anti-deformation performance for long-term service
8.Compliance: Fully complies with national special equipment safety standards and international ISO industry safety regulations
Product Features
1.Widened Retractable Tracks & Heavy Rear Counterweight for Anti-tipping Heavy-duty Work Hydraulically adjustable chassis can extend up to 1300mm, greatly expanding ground contact area to prevent side tipping during continuous deep digging on muddy farmland and long gentle slopes. The thickened rear counterweight offsets torsion from long boom excavation, minimizing body shaking during long-hour breaking work. Original thick rubber tracks protect tiles, lawns and asphalt surfaces; steel track assemblies are optional for stony and mine construction sites.
2.Three-section Extended Side-shift Tailless Boom for Dead-zone Free Deep Digging Three-stage extended working arm with dual left-right side shift and tailless slewing design leaves no protruding counterweight at machine tail. It enables zero-distance digging close to walls and tree trunks, completing long trenches in a single pass without frequent relocation, greatly raising efficiency in indoor basements and narrow alleys.
3.High-pressure High-flow Hydraulic Quick-change System Compatible with Heavy Breaking Attachments Full high-pressure hydraulic pipeline system delivers higher system pressure to support medium heavy hydraulic breakers and large-diameter tree augers. Standard tool-free quick hydraulic couplings allow one-click replacement of buckets, grapples, compaction rollers and ditching buckets, covering excavation, concrete demolition, seedling drilling and stone grabbing with one machine.
4.Ergonomic Dual-speed Pilot Controls Balancing Efficiency & Precision Two adjustable travelling gears: high speed for long-distance site transfer, low speed for precise fine digging at corners and trenches. The dual pilot joysticks reduce operator fatigue during all-day shifts, and new staff can independently finish full deep digging and breaking work within half an hour.
5.Widened Reinforced Dozer Blade for Synchronized Backfilling of Large Areas Thickened integrated widened front dozer blade supports synchronous backfilling of wide trenches and large courtyard leveling during excavation, removing the need for extra manual ground finishing and drastically cutting auxiliary labor costs.
6.Modular Protective Layout with Low Failure Rate & Convenient Maintenance Hydraulic pipelines are covered with wear-resistant outer protective sleeves to avoid abrasion and leakage on stony sites. Filters, pins and hydraulic service points are centrally arranged for simple daily inspection and part replacement, controlling long-term maintenance expenditure effectively.
7.Full-range Customization for Large-scale Working Conditions Customizable boom length, bucket volume, track material and complete supporting attachments. OEM private labeling including customized body color, brand logos and equipment nameplates is supported. Exclusive tailor-made machines can be developed for large-scale landscape, municipal and agricultural projects.
Application Scenarios
Large Connected Landscape Projects: Large-area greening construction, giant landscape ponds, mass street tree planting, main park drainage ditches and mountain terrain overall reshaping.
Large-scale Fruit Orchards: Contiguous deep pit digging for fruit tree fertilization, main large irrigation channel excavation, mass seedling transplanting and large-scale old tree root clearance.
Full-building Indoor Renovation: Multi-layer basement deep excavation, whole-floor concrete breaking, wide multi-layer trench digging and centralized mass construction waste removal.
Urban & Rural Medium-large Municipal Works: Main road pipeline laying in residential districts, overall pavement renovation, large urban green ditches and mass lamp foundation excavation.
Connected Rural Infrastructure: Synchronous foundation excavation for multiple connected self-built houses, large yard hardening, small river dike renovation and light demolition of connected old buildings.
Large-scale Greenhouse Bases: Deep soil turning for contiguous greenhouses, main irrigation channel reconstruction and large breeding farm ground leveling transformation.
Large-scale Fruit Orchards: Contiguous deep pit digging for fruit tree fertilization, main large irrigation channel excavation, mass seedling transplanting and large-scale old tree root clearance.
Full-building Indoor Renovation: Multi-layer basement deep excavation, whole-floor concrete breaking, wide multi-layer trench digging and centralized mass construction waste removal.
Urban & Rural Medium-large Municipal Works: Main road pipeline laying in residential districts, overall pavement renovation, large urban green ditches and mass lamp foundation excavation.
Connected Rural Infrastructure: Synchronous foundation excavation for multiple connected self-built houses, large yard hardening, small river dike renovation and light demolition of connected old buildings.
Large-scale Greenhouse Bases: Deep soil turning for contiguous greenhouses, main irrigation channel reconstruction and large breeding farm ground leveling transformation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the delivery lead time for customized KT-18 orders?
A1: Standard in-stock machines can be shipped within 4 working days. Custom orders with extended booms, widened steel tracks, heavy hydraulic breakers or private branding take 4–8 weeks, adjusted by total order quantity.
Q2: Will the widened rubber tracks slip on muddy long slopes? Can steel tracks be fitted as alternatives?
A2: Wider tracks provide larger ground contact and stronger grip on mud and regular gentle slopes than smaller models. Widened steel track assemblies are optional for stony and mine sites, and separate track spare parts are available for later replacement.
Q3: Can the KT-18 work with heavy hydraulic breakers for full-day continuous concrete breaking?
A3: The machine’s high-pressure high-flow hydraulic system matches medium heavy hydraulic breakers, supporting all-day continuous demolition of concrete and thin rock. Quick couplings enable attachment replacement without any tools.
Q4: How stable is the KT-18 during long-hour deep digging with extended boom?
A4: Thickened widened chassis matched with reinforced rear counterweight and tailless side-shift arm delivers minimal shaking during deep excavation within compliant slopes. Long-duration digging on excessively steep slopes is strictly prohibited.
Q5: What daily maintenance items are required for the KT-18?
A5: Daily inspection of hydraulic oil level, track tension and wear of pins on dozer and boom. Replace hydraulic filters every 200 working hours, clean sand stuck between tracks and check the integrity of pipeline protective sleeves.
Q6: Does the KT-1 support OEM customization of logos, appearance and parameters?
A6: Comprehensive OEM & ODM customization services are provided. We can adjust body color, brand nameplates, boom length, track specifications and full attachments. Exclusive tailor-made machines can be developed for large-scale agriculture, landscape and municipal engineering projects.
A1: Standard in-stock machines can be shipped within 4 working days. Custom orders with extended booms, widened steel tracks, heavy hydraulic breakers or private branding take 4–8 weeks, adjusted by total order quantity.
Q2: Will the widened rubber tracks slip on muddy long slopes? Can steel tracks be fitted as alternatives?
A2: Wider tracks provide larger ground contact and stronger grip on mud and regular gentle slopes than smaller models. Widened steel track assemblies are optional for stony and mine sites, and separate track spare parts are available for later replacement.
Q3: Can the KT-18 work with heavy hydraulic breakers for full-day continuous concrete breaking?
A3: The machine’s high-pressure high-flow hydraulic system matches medium heavy hydraulic breakers, supporting all-day continuous demolition of concrete and thin rock. Quick couplings enable attachment replacement without any tools.
Q4: How stable is the KT-18 during long-hour deep digging with extended boom?
A4: Thickened widened chassis matched with reinforced rear counterweight and tailless side-shift arm delivers minimal shaking during deep excavation within compliant slopes. Long-duration digging on excessively steep slopes is strictly prohibited.
Q5: What daily maintenance items are required for the KT-18?
A5: Daily inspection of hydraulic oil level, track tension and wear of pins on dozer and boom. Replace hydraulic filters every 200 working hours, clean sand stuck between tracks and check the integrity of pipeline protective sleeves.
Q6: Does the KT-1 support OEM customization of logos, appearance and parameters?
A6: Comprehensive OEM & ODM customization services are provided. We can adjust body color, brand nameplates, boom length, track specifications and full attachments. Exclusive tailor-made machines can be developed for large-scale agriculture, landscape and municipal engineering projects.
