LiuGong North America mini excavator

The 1.8-metric-ton (1.984 U.S. ton) 9018F mini-class excavator from LiuGong North America, Katy, Texas, is the first of the company’s new F-series excavators. The machine features a foldable dozer blade and retractable undercarriage. The closed cab version stands 7 ft. 9 in. tall. The unit has a 51-in. outside tread to outside tread measurement and retracts to 39 in. The machine is equipped with a low-speed, high-torque, Tier 4 Yanmar engine rated at 18 gross hp as well as auto-idle and auto shutdown.

Flow rate for the hammer-shear and hydraulic thumb is set from the operator’s monitor. A LiuGong hydraulic thumb (bucket grabber) comes standard.