Rippa Mini Excavator Comparison: R06 to R82 PRO

Compare every Rippa mini excavator side by side — operating weight, engine, power and price — to find the right size for your work.

  • Comparison
  • 1 min read
  • Published 17 September 2026
R22 PRO Excavator with Kubota Engine and Hydraulic Quick Hitch Featured machine R22 PRO Excavator $29,499$35,999 View machine

All specifications below are taken from our product listings. Specs can change between production runs — always confirm on the product page before you buy. Prices are online prices at the time of the last update.

Compact class (under 1.2 tonne)

Model Weight Engine Power Price
R06 747 kg Kubota Z482 8.2 kW $10,750
R10 978 kg Kubota Z482 8.2 kW $13,499

Best for tight access, garden and reticulation work, and indoor or under-house jobs.

Residential all-rounders (1.2–2 tonne)

Model Weight Engine Power Price
R13 PRO 1,165 kg Kubota D722 10.2 kW $17,999
R15 1,460 kg Kubota D722 10.2 kW $18,499
R18 PRO 1,818 kg Kubota D902 11.8 kW $25,750
R22 PRO 1,950 kg See product page 14.1 kW $29,499

The most popular class for Perth homeowners, landscapers and small contractors. The R22 PRO lists a maximum digging depth of 2,365 mm, a digging radius of 4,143 mm and a transport width of 1,300 mm.

Bigger jobs (3 tonne and up)

Model Weight Engine Power Price
R32 PRO 3.3 tonne class Kubota See product page $36,999
R57 PRO 5,700 kg Kubota V2607 38 kW $53,890
R82 PRO 8,200 kg Yanmar or Changchai 45 kW $85,950

The R32 PRO is a zero-tail-swing machine with a cab. The R57 PRO and R82 PRO suit civil, road, municipal and larger rural work.

Which one should I choose?

  • Tight backyard access: R06 or R10
  • Best value all-rounder: R15
  • Harder ground and attachments like breakers: R18 PRO or R22 PRO
  • Farms and lifestyle blocks: R22 PRO or R32 PRO
  • Contractors and civil: R57 PRO or R82 PRO

Read our mini excavator buying guide or the blog post R15 vs R18 PRO vs R22 PRO for more detail.

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