Rippa R82 PRO Excavator Guide: Specs, Uses & Attachments

An 8.2-tonne excavator with a 45 kW Yanmar or Changchai engine, 57 kN bucket digging force and 6,502 mm digging range.

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  • Published 17 September 2026
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The R82 PRO is the largest machine in the Rippa range: an 8-tonne-class excavator for construction, earthmoving and utility work. Note that it lists a Yanmar or Changchai engine rather than Kubota. Price at time of writing: $85,950.

8,200 kgOperating weight
45 kWPower
57 kNBucket force
6,502 mmDig range

Who the R82 PRO suits

Earthmoving and civil contractors, and large rural operations, that need 8-tonne-class digging force and reach.

Best jobs for the R82 PRO

  • Bulk excavation and detailed earthworks
  • Road and civil construction
  • Large drainage and pipeline trenching
  • Quarry and yard material handling
  • Clearing and site preparation on large blocks

Strengths

  • 57 kN bucket digging force
  • Long 6,502 mm digging range
  • Two-speed travel up to 4.4 km/h
  • Large bucket capacity

Consider

  • Requires a float or heavy transport
  • Different engine brand from the Kubota-powered models

R82 PRO specifications

Specification As listed
Operating weight 8,200 kg
Bucket capacity 0.27–0.33 m³
Engine Yanmar or Changchai (as listed)
Output power 45 kW at 2,100 rpm
Boom length 3,722 mm
Arm length 1,672 mm
Slewing speed 11.6 rpm
Travel speed 2.6–4.4 km/h
Bucket digging force 57 kN
Arm digging force 39 kN
Tail slewing radius 1,802 mm
Track length 2,752 mm
Track width 2,310 mm
Track shoe width 452 mm
Min ground clearance 367 mm
Max digging range 6,502 mm

Specifications are taken from our product listing and may change — confirm details on the R82 PRO product page before you buy.

How the R82 PRO compares

For work that doesn't need 8 tonnes, the R57 PRO is lighter and uses a Kubota V2607.

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

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