Rippa R06 Mini Excavator Guide: Specs, Uses & Attachments

The smallest Rippa excavator — a 747 kg, Kubota-powered machine for tight access, indoor work and garden projects.

  • Model guide
  • 1 min read
  • Published 17 September 2026
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The Rippa R06 is the entry point to the range: a sub-1-tonne mini excavator with a Kubota Z482 diesel and a narrow 747 mm body. It's built for the jobs where bigger machines simply can't get in. Price at time of writing: $10,750.

747 kgOperating weight
Kubota Z482Engine
8.2 kWMax power
747 mmBody width

Who the R06 suits

Homeowners with narrow side access, renovators working indoors or under houses, and landscapers who need a machine that fits through gates and doorways and is easy to move on a light trailer.

Best jobs for the R06

  • Reticulation and irrigation trenches
  • Garden bed and lawn renovations
  • Small footings for sheds and pergolas
  • Indoor and under-house excavation
  • Clearing small areas of debris and roots

Strengths

  • Fits through narrow gates and doorways
  • Light and easy to transport
  • Kubota diesel engine
  • Low purchase price

Consider

  • Shallow maximum digging depth compared with larger models
  • Slower on bulk digging
  • Less stable when lifting heavy loads

R06 specifications

Specification As listed
Operating weight 747 kg
Engine Kubota Z482 diesel
Maximum power 8.2 kW
Maximum digging depth 1,001 mm
Body width 747 mm

Specifications are taken from our product listing and may change — confirm details on the R06 product page before you buy.

Attachments that fit the R06

These attachments list the R06 in their name. Prices are online prices at the time of writing.

Attachment Price
R06 Mud Bucket $195
R06 Digging Bucket with Teeth $195
R06 Excavator Ripper $198
R06 Excavator Rake Attachment $234
R06 Excavator Tilt Bucket $855

How the R06 compares

If you need more reach and dig depth but still want a compact machine, step up to the R10 (978 kg) or R13 PRO (1,165 kg).

See every model side by side in our Rippa excavator comparison or read the mini excavator buying guide.

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