R18 PRO Excavator with Kubota Engine and Hydraulic Quick Hitch

R18 Pro Excavator with Kubota Engine and Hydraulic Quick Hitch

1.8 Tonne | Kubota Japanese Engine with Australia Wide Warranty, Delivered Directly by Kubota | Includes swing boom, telescopic track, and 40 cm digging bucket.

1. Engine

The R18 is powered by a Kubota Japanese engine with Australia wide warranty, delivered directly by Kubota, delivering 11.8 kW (16.1 HP) at 2300 RPM.

• Engine Model: Kubota D902 – 3-cylinder, water-cooled diesel engine
• Displacement: 0.898 L
• Oil Capacity: 3.7 L
• Low vibration, high output, fuel-efficient
• Reliable nationwide parts and service coverage

2. Fuel

• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Fuel Grade: 0# or -10#
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 24 L
• Hydraulic Oil Tank: 22 L

3. Performance

• Operating Weight: 1818 kg
• Bucket Capacity: 0.045 m³
• Travel Speed: 0–1.5 / 0–2.8 km/h
• Ground Pressure: 30.33 KPa
• Climbing Ability: 30%
• Digging Force: 12.8 kN
• Max Digging Radius: 3975 mm
• Max Digging Depth: 2420 mm
• Max Dump Height: 2182 mm
• Max Digging Height: 3187 mm
• Track Width Adjustment: 989–1309 mm

4. Other Specs

• Hydraulic Pump: Variable piston pump (Model 18 – Taifeng)
• Max Flow: 41.4 L/min
• Rated Pressure: 18 MPa | Max Pressure: 22 MPa
• Multi-Way Valve: 9-way – Taifeng
• Travel Motor: Built-in LTM02PA – Likechuan
• Swing Motor: Hydraulic – 245 displacement
• Chassis: Rubber or steel tracks, 78 rubber blocks
• Track Tensioning: Butter tensioner
• Quick Hitch: Manual or hydraulic
• Attachments: Rake, Grabber, Ripper, Breaker
• Cab: –
• Handrail: –
• Dimensions:
• Length: 2403 mm
• Width: 989 mm
• Height: 2322 mm
• Ground Clearance: 486 mm
• Blade Width: 990 / 1300 mm

5. Shipping & Logistics

• Wooden Box Size: 3500 × 1200 × 2000 mm
• Units per 40HQ (Assembled): 12

6. Warranty

• Kubota Japanese engine with Australia wide warranty, delivered directly by Kubota
• 1-Year Warranty on Hydraulic Pump
• Full nationwide parts support and servicing available
  
  
  

Who the R18 is for

The 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.

R18 attachments

Build out your R18 with genuine Rippa attachments for the 1.8-tonne class:

• R18 Digging Bucket with Teeth
• R18 Tilt Bucket
• R18 Ripper
• R18 Rake
• R18 Grab
• R18 Hydraulic Breaker
• R18 Auger Drilling Rig
• R18 Grid Bucket
• R18 Hydraulic Thumb Clip

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