Product Description
Our range of Kubota zero tail swing excavators are designed for precision, safety, and access in confined or sensitive waterway environments. Available in sizes from 850kg mini diggers to 8-tonne midi diggers, these machines are ideal for piling, towpath repairs, lock maintenance, and bank stabilisation.
KEY FEATURES
Kubota zero-tail-swing models
Sizes: 850kg to 8t
Marine-ready bio-oil systems
LOLER certified for lifting
Drop control valves for safe operations
Rollover cages for low-access sites
Compatible with all common attachments
INFORMATION SHEETS
All units are LOLER-certified, fitted with rollover cages, and equipped with drop control valves. They are ideal for bridge approaches, tunnels, and restricted towpaths. Suitable for safe lifting during Nicospan installation, post-driving, and other structural tasks.
Highly adaptable, these compact diggers can be fitted with a wide range of attachments, including clamshells, post drivers, piling hammers, and standard buckets. Whether you're removing overgrowth, resurfacing a towpath, or installing piles, they offer the power and flexibility to complete the task efficiently.
Compact, transportable, and reliable, our waterway diggers are trusted by contractors, councils, and site teams alike. Designed with marine-safe bio-oil systems and proven across the inland network, they deliver consistent performance in even the most access-challenged and environmentally sensitive locations.
They can be used alongside pontoons, floating platforms, or from the bank, offering maximum site flexibility in both mobile and static setups. That extends the reach of the diggers, or lets you operate in remote sites further downstream.
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Transport Method
Road transportable
Primary Uses
Towpath works, piling, dredging, lock maintenance
Attachment Options
Clamshells, piling hammers, post drivers, buckets
Oil Type
Marine-ready biodegradable hydraulic oil
Hydraulics
Drop control valves for safe lifting
Certifications
LOLER certified for lifting
Access Design
Low-profile rollover cages for restricted sites
Weight Range
850kg – 8 tonnes
Machine Types
Kubota zero-tail-swing excavators
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