1 ton, 13.5HP RATO Mini Excavator w/ pilot control system | AGT-H15R

Exactly what I needed
The 1-ton class is the sweet spot for us — tight enough to fit through a gate but it still has the muscle for cleaning out ditches. The hydraulics are smooth and the controls are easy to learn. My nephew was running it confidently within an hour. Delivery took just under two weeks and the forklift unloading made it painless. Fuel burn is low for the amount of work it does. Two thumbs up from me.

Highly recommend
Boom swing makes it so much easier to dig along walls and fences. Huge help when pulling stumps. Power is impressive for the size. The RATO engine starts right up cold and never bogs down, even when pulling stumps. The cab is comfortable for long days. Heater works great for winter pulling stumps. Plenty of power left in reserve when pulling stumps. Will be ordering parts and attachments from them again.

Just what the job needed
Shopped around for weeks before pulling the trigger. The thumb is a game changer for picking up rock and brush while digging irrigation lines. Dig depth and breakout force are better than I expected. digging irrigation lines that used to take all day now takes a couple hours. Perfect size for our landscaping crew. Trailers easily behind my pickup and I can move it between sites myself. Trailers light enough that I move it solo. Exactly as described, no surprises.

Real time-saver
Needed something for prepping a building pad, so I took the plunge. Build quality feels solid — thick steel, clean welds, good pins and bushings. No play after weeks of prepping a building pad. Three months in here in Oklahoma and it’s been flawless. Cold mornings, mud, long hours — it just works. We added it to weekend property projects and it’s already the most-used machine on the lot. Will be ordering parts and attachments from them again.

Satisfied customer
Solid value. Minor learning curve on the controls but it’s a capable machine. Showed up on a flatbed in about ten days, well strapped and undamaged.

Built tough
Needed something for clearing a fence row, so I took the plunge. For a first-time owner this was the right call. Easy to operate and tough enough for real work clearing a fence row. Power is impressive for the size. The RATO engine starts right up cold and never bogs down, even when clearing a fence row. Hauled it home, fueled it up, and was working the same afternoon. If you’re considering it, do it.

Money well spent
I was nervous ordering equipment online, but I’m so glad I did. Dig depth and breakout force are better than I expected. cleaning out ditches that used to take all day now takes a couple hours. The thumb is a game changer for picking up rock and brush while cleaning out ditches. Customer support answered my questions before I bought and again after delivery. That sealed it for me. Arrived faster than I expected with all the paperwork included. The undercarriage looks built to last. Exactly as described, no surprises.

Paid for itself fast
The hydraulics are smooth and the controls are easy to learn. My nephew was running it confidently within an hour. The cab is comfortable for long days. Heater works great for winter snow and debris cleanup. Power is impressive for the size. The RATO engine starts right up cold and never bogs down, even when snow and debris cleanup. The undercarriage looks built to last. Five stars, easy.

Real time-saver
Power is impressive for the size. The RATO engine starts right up cold and never bogs down, even when moving dirt around the barn. Tracks grip well on the slope behind our place. I’ve had it on wet ground moving dirt around the barn with no trouble. We added it to a residential contractor and it’s already the most-used machine on the lot. The undercarriage looks built to last. Exactly as described, no surprises.

Glad I pulled the trigger
Power is impressive for the size. The RATO engine starts right up cold and never bogs down, even when trenching for water lines. Boom swing makes it so much easier to dig along walls and fences. Huge help when trenching for water lines. We added it to a self-build homestead and it’s already the most-used machine on the lot. Solid company, solid machine.

Worth every penny
Maintenance is straightforward, grease points are easy to reach, and the manual actually makes sense. Operators at a cattle ranch all comment on how responsive it is. No lag in the controls at all. Boom swing makes it so much easier to dig along walls and fences. Huge help when snow and debris cleanup. The RATO engine is the real star here. Exactly as described, no surprises.

Real time-saver
My buddy recommended this one. The hydraulics are smooth and the controls are easy to learn. My nephew was running it confidently within an hour. Honestly thought it might be underpowered at this price but it handled loading gravel like a much bigger machine. Runs quiet and sips fuel compared to the old machine we had at a tree service. My only regret is not getting one years ago. Would absolutely buy again.

Exactly what I needed
First excavator I’ve ever owned. Coming from renting, owning this paid for itself in about two months of grading my driveway. The hydraulics are smooth and the controls are easy to learn. My nephew was running it confidently within an hour. We added it to a county road crew and it’s already the most-used machine on the lot. Shipping was free and the freight driver called ahead to set up delivery. Fit and finish is better than the photos show. Two thumbs up from me.

Money well spent
First excavator I’ve ever owned. Build quality feels solid — thick steel, clean welds, good pins and bushings. No play after weeks of septic work. Three months in here in rural Tennessee and it’s been flawless. Cold mornings, mud, long hours — it just works. My only regret is not getting one years ago. Couldn’t be happier with the purchase.

Five stars all day
Needed something for prepping a building pad, so I took the plunge. I was prepping a building pad all last weekend and it didn’t miss a beat. For the money there’s nothing else close. Honestly thought it might be underpowered at this price but it handled prepping a building pad like a much bigger machine. Operators at an acreage owner all comment on how responsive it is. No lag in the controls at all. Would absolutely buy again.

Great value for the money
We added it to a county road crew and it’s already the most-used machine on the lot. Perfect size for a county road crew. Trailers easily behind my pickup and I can move it between sites myself. Showed up on a flatbed in about ten days, well strapped and undamaged. Solid company, solid machine.

Glad I pulled the trigger
First excavator I’ve ever owned. For a first-time owner this was the right call. Easy to operate and tough enough for real work pulling stumps. We added it to weekend property projects and it’s already the most-used machine on the lot. Honestly thought it might be underpowered at this price but it handled pulling stumps like a much bigger machine. Freight was free to my door and the driver was patient getting it off the truck. Fit and finish is better than the photos show. Highly recommend to anyone on the fence.

Beast of a machine
My buddy recommended this one. We added it to a remodeling business and it’s already the most-used machine on the lot. Build quality feels solid — thick steel, clean welds, good pins and bushings. No play after weeks of foundation work. The thumb is a game changer for picking up rock and brush while foundation work. Highly recommend to anyone on the fence.