Description
2026 Rippa R18 PRO 1.8 Ton Mini Excavator — Brand New — Kubota D902 Diesel — 3-Year Warranty — $26,900 + GST INTRODUCTORY OFFER
Make: Rippa | Model: R18 PRO | Year: 2026 | Hours: 0 (Brand New) | Operating Weight: 1.8 ton | Engine: Genuine Kubota D902 Diesel
Brand new 2026 Rippa R18 PRO 1.8-ton mini excavator — the perfect compact digger for landscapers, plumbers, owner-builders, acreage owners and hire fleets. Powered by the proven genuine Kubota D902 diesel engine, with premium hydraulics including load-sensing piston pumps, 2-speed travel, retractable rubber tracks, and enclosed drive motors for serious longevity. Supplied with a comprehensive 3-bucket package (400mm GP, 200mm narrow trenching, and 1,000mm twin-cylinder tilt mud bucket), hydraulic quick hitch, hydraulic thumb, cylinder guards, rear counterweight, reversing camera with mirror, factory-fitted LED beacon for site compliance, digital display with integrated stereo and twin roof speakers, spare set of rubber tracks, your choice of hydraulic control pattern (ISO or SAE), and a full 3-year manufacturer’s parts warranty. This is a premium-spec, high-end 1.8 ton excavation machine — not an entry-level import. Fully prepped through our brand-new purpose-built facility on the Sunshine Coast QLD. Ready to dig straight off the trailer.
Best Features:
✔ Genuine Kubota D902 diesel engine — 15.8HP 3-cylinder water-cooled. Industry-standard for reliability, parts support and resale value
✔ Load-sensing piston pump hydraulics — premium hydraulic system that delivers oil flow on demand. Smooth, responsive, fuel-efficient, and far superior to entry-level gear-pump systems
✔ 2-speed travel motor — productive ground speed for site moves, low-speed precision for tight work
✔ Retractable rubber tracks — retract to 980mm to fit through standard gates, extend to 1,300mm for full digging stability
✔ Enclosed drive motors — protected from debris, branches and impacts. Longer service life and reduced repair costs
✔ Hydraulic quick hitch — change buckets in under 30 seconds without leaving the cab
✔ HYDRAULIC THUMB FITTED — transforms the excavator into a grab in seconds for handling logs, rocks, debris and demolition material (a $2,000+ value vs competitors)
✔ CYLINDER GUARDS FITTED — protects boom, dipper and bucket cylinders from rocks, branches and impact damage. A genuine fleet-spec inclusion that saves thousands in cylinder replacement costs
✔ REAR COUNTERWEIGHT INCLUDED — additional counterweight for improved lifting capacity and machine stability when working at full reach
✔ CHOICE OF HYDRAULIC CONTROL PATTERN (ISO or SAE) — configured to your preference at no extra cost. Tell us your control layout and we’ll set it up before delivery
✔ 3-BUCKET PACKAGE INCLUDED — 400mm GP, 200mm narrow trenching, and 1,000mm twin-cylinder tilt mud bucket
✔ Twin-cylinder tilt mud bucket — premium upgrade over single-cylinder tilt designs; faster response and significantly more reliable
✔ SPARE SET OF RUBBER TRACKS INCLUDED — never lose a day to a damaged track ($1,200+ value)
✔ Reversing camera with REVERSING MIRROR fitted — safe site operation in tight spots, helps with backfill and clean-up
✔ FACTORY-FITTED LED BEACON for site compliance — meets mine, civil and major contractor site entry requirements straight off the trailer. No additional fit-out required.
✔ INTEGRATED STEREO SYSTEM — runs through the digital display with TWIN SPEAKERS BUILT INTO THE ROOF LINING. Long days on site become a lot more enjoyable. A genuine premium feature you won’t find on any competitor in this class.
✔ Full digital display — clear, modern instrument panel showing hours, RPM, temperatures, fault codes AND integrated stereo controls
✔ 3-YEAR full manufacturer’s parts warranty — the strongest warranty in its price class
✔ Zero Tail Swing design — rear end stays within the track width for safe work against walls, fences and tight access
✔ Swing boom — offset digging for working hard against walls and obstacles
✔ Folding front dozer blade — back-fill, level and add stability when digging
✔ 2.42m max digging depth — deeper than most competitors in the 1.8t class
✔ ROPS/FOPS canopy with overhead protection net — operator safety as standard
✔ Pilot joystick controls — precise, low-fatigue, full-day operation
Why the Kubota engine matters: Unlike cheaper Chinese-engine alternatives, the Rippa R18 PRO is powered by a genuine Kubota D902 — the same engine used in Kubota’s own KX-series excavators, plus Toro, Bobcat and dozens of premium machine brands worldwide. Parts and service support is available through every Kubota dealer in Australia, residual values hold significantly stronger, and reliability is proven over millions of hours globally. This is the engine spec that separates Rippa from the bargain-bin imports.
Why load-sensing piston pumps matter: Cheaper mini excavators use simple fixed-displacement gear pumps that deliver constant oil flow whether you need it or not — wasting fuel and generating heat. The R18 PRO uses load-sensing piston pumps that vary output to match exactly what the operator is asking for. The result: smoother control, faster cycle times, better fuel economy, and significantly less hydraulic heat — especially important on hot Aussie summer days when entry-level hydraulics start to fade.
Your Choice of Control Pattern — ISO or SAE: Every operator has their preferred joystick layout based on what they learned on. ISO pattern (also called “CAT/Komatsu pattern”) is the most common worldwide standard. SAE pattern (also called “John Deere pattern”) is preferred by many North American-trained operators. Most competitors lock you into one pattern. We’ll configure the R18 PRO to your preference at no extra cost before delivery — just tell us your preferred layout when you order.
3-Bucket Package & Spare Tracks — Included In Price:
• 400mm GP bucket — everyday digging and trenching
• 200mm narrow trenching bucket — for plumbing, electrical and irrigation lines
• 1,000mm twin-cylinder tilt mud bucket — premium dual-cylinder design for cleanouts, batter slopes and finish grading
• Spare set of rubber tracks — keep them on the shelf, never lose a day to a damaged track
• All buckets fit the hydraulic quick hitch — swap on the fly in under 30 seconds
Additional Attachments Available (sold separately or as discounted packages):
• Auger drive with 200mm and/or 300mm bits (extra sizes available)
• Ripper — for hard ground, rock and tree roots
• Compactor / vibratory plate — for trench backfill compaction
• Rock breaker / hydraulic hammer — for concrete and rock work
• Grapple — for demolition, log handling and clean-up
• Other attachments available to order — talk to us about your application
Ask about our package deals: Tradie Pack, Property Pack and Construction Pack — save up to $2,500+ when bundled with the machine. Custom packages also available.
Full Specifications:
• Year: 2026 (current model)
• Make / Model: Rippa R18 PRO
• Hours: 0 (Brand New)
• Engine: Genuine Kubota D902 3-cylinder water-cooled diesel
• Power: 15.8HP (11.8 kW @ 2,300 rpm)
• Operating weight: ~1,806 kg (1.8 ton class)
• Max digging depth: 2,420 mm
• Transport width (tracks retracted): 980 mm
• Retractable rubber tracks: 980–1,300mm
• Hydraulic system: Load-sensing piston pump
• Travel: 2-speed hydraulic motor with enclosed drive motors
• Boom: Swing boom (offset)
• Quick hitch: Hydraulic, <30 second changes
• Hydraulic thumb: Fitted (standard inclusion)
• Cylinder guards: Fitted (standard inclusion)
• Counterweight: Rear counterweight fitted (standard inclusion)
• Control pattern: ISO or SAE — your choice, configured at delivery
• Front blade: Folding dozer blade
• Camera: Reversing camera fitted
• Mirror: Reversing mirror fitted (standard inclusion)
• Site compliance: Factory-fitted LED beacon (standard inclusion)
• Display: Full digital instrument panel with integrated stereo controls
• Audio: Stereo system with twin speakers built into roof lining (standard inclusion)
• Controls: Pilot joystick
• Canopy: ROPS/FOPS with overhead protection net
• Standard buckets: 400mm GP + 200mm narrow + 1,000mm twin-cylinder tilt mud
• Spare tracks: Full set included
• Warranty: 3-year manufacturer’s parts warranty
INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE — FULL VALUE BREAKDOWN
Every item below is included in the $26,900 + GST introductory price. Values shown reflect current Australian retail market pricing for equivalent items sold separately.
INCLUSION RETAIL VALUE (inc GST)
Brand new 2026 Rippa R18 PRO base machine $24,000
400mm GP Bucket $590
200mm Narrow Trenching Bucket $590
1,000mm Twin-Cylinder Tilt Mud Bucket (Bisalloy Spec) $2,890
Hydraulic Quick Hitch (Fitted) $2,200
Hydraulic Thumb (Fitted) $2,250
Cylinder Guards (Boom, Dipper & Bucket Protection) $1,100
Rear Counterweight $750
Spare set of rubber tracks $1,300
Reversing camera $550
Reversing mirror (factory fitted) $180
Factory-fitted LED beacon (site compliance) $350
Full digital instrument display $450
Integrated stereo system with twin roof-lining speakers $450
Choice of hydraulic control pattern (ISO or SAE setup) $350
Load-sensing piston pump hydraulic system (upgrade vs gear pump) $1,800
Retractable tracks (980-1,300mm) $600
2-speed travel motor with enclosed drive motors $700
3-year manufacturer’s parts warranty (typical 12-month base) $1,500
Workshop pre-delivery inspection & setup (Sunshine Coast QLD) $500
TOTAL RETAIL VALUE OF PACKAGE (inc GST) $42,100
OUR INTRODUCTORY PRICE (inc GST) $29,590
YOU SAVE $12,510
Retail values based on current Australian dealer pricing for equivalent items sold separately. Actual prices vary by supplier and region. Package savings reflect the value advantage of buying everything together as a complete turnkey setup.
Ideal for: Landscapers • Plumbers & trades • Owner-builders • Acreage and hobby farms • Hire companies • Fencing & arborist crews • Small civil contractors • Property maintenance • Anyone wanting professional-grade compact digging power at an affordable price
Inspections welcome — Makin Traks workshop, Sunshine Coast, QLD. Contact Daz Scale on 0402 940 490 or email mkntraks@gmail.com to book a look. Demonstrations available by appointment.
INTRODUCTORY OFFER: $26,900 + GST
Includes 3 buckets, hydraulic quick hitch, hydraulic thumb, cylinder guards, counterweight, reversing camera & mirror, factory-fitted LED beacon, integrated stereo with roof speakers, spare tracks, choice of control pattern, and 3-year parts warranty. Premium-spec, high-end excavation machine ready to work straight off the trailer.
