Mini excavators, also known as compact excavators, operating weight Less than 6000 kg, are popular machines because of their versatility, with many uses for different construction jobs.Mini excavators make many construction tasks safer and more efficient. Their small size allows for quick movement into awkward areas that can speed up many jobs, including: Plowing snow, Digging holes, Making small trenches, Demolishing small structures, Repairing sewer lines, Landscaping work, Digging swimming pools or garden ponds etc.