{"product_id":"mini-excavator-r18","title":"R18 PRO Excavator with Kubota Engine and Hydraulic Quick Hitch","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eR18 Pro Excavator with Kubota Engine and Hydraulic Quick Hitch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.8 Tonne\u003c\/strong\u003e | Kubota Japanese Engine with Australia Wide Warranty, Delivered Directly by Kubota | Includes swing boom, telescopic track, and 40 cm digging bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Engine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R18 is powered by a \u003cstrong\u003eKubota Japanese engine\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cem\u003eAustralia wide warranty\u003c\/em\u003e, delivered directly by Kubota, delivering \u003cstrong\u003e11.8 kW (16.1 HP)\u003c\/strong\u003e at 2300 RPM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine Model: Kubota D902 – 3-cylinder, water-cooled diesel engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplacement: 0.898 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil Capacity: 3.7 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow vibration, high output, fuel-efficient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable nationwide parts and service coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Fuel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diesel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuel Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0# or -10#\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuel Tank Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydraulic Oil Tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1818 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBucket Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.045 m³\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravel Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–1.5 \/ 0–2.8 km\/h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30.33 KPa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimbing Ability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigging Force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.8 kN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Digging Radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3975 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Digging Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2420 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Dump Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2182 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Digging Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3187 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrack Width Adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 989–1309 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Other Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydraulic Pump:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variable piston pump (Model 18 – Taifeng)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41.4 L\/min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 MPa | \u003cstrong\u003eMax Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 MPa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Way Valve:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9-way – Taifeng\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravel Motor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in LTM02PA – Likechuan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwing Motor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydraulic – 245 displacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubber or steel tracks, 78 rubber blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrack Tensioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butter tensioner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Hitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual or hydraulic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttachments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rake, Grabber, Ripper, Breaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCab:\u003c\/strong\u003e –\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandrail:\u003c\/strong\u003e –\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 2403 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 989 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 2322 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround Clearance: 486 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Width: 990 \/ 1300 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Shipping \u0026amp; Logistics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWooden Box Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3500 × 1200 × 2000 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnits per 40HQ (Assembled):\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6. Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKubota Japanese engine with \u003cem\u003eAustralia wide warranty\u003c\/em\u003e, delivered directly by Kubota\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-Year Warranty on Hydraulic Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull nationwide parts support and servicing available\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ca download=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/6198\/9018\/files\/RIPPA_Product_Brochure_Mini_excavator__R18_English_V1_20260407.pdf\" class=\"btn btn-1\"\u003eDownload digital brochures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho the R18 is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R18 Pro is a 1.8-tonne machine with a bigger Kubota D902 engine, 2.42 m digging depth and a variable piston pump — a real step up in digging force and reach. It suits builders, landscapers and earthmoving crews taking on heavier trenching, footings, drainage and demolition prep, while staying compact enough for tight access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eR18 attachments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild out your R18 with genuine Rippa attachments for the 1.8-tonne class:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mud-bucket-for-r18\"\u003eR18 Digging Bucket with Teeth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tilt-bucket-for-r18\"\u003eR18 Tilt Bucket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ripper-for-r18\"\u003eR18 Ripper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rake-for-r18\"\u003eR18 Rake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grab-for-r18\"\u003eR18 Grab\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/breaker-for-r18\"\u003eR18 Hydraulic Breaker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/auger-for-r18\"\u003eR18 Auger Drilling Rig\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grid-bucket-for-r18\"\u003eR18 Grid Bucket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/thumb-clip-hydraulic-for-r18\"\u003eR18 Hydraulic Thumb Clip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to mini excavators? 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