2026 Rippa R18 PRO 1.8 Ton Mini Excavator Brand New Kubota D902 Diesel 3-Year Warranty $29,590 including 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 manufacturers 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 well 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 wont 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 manufacturers 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 Kubotas 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. Well 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: 9801,300mm

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 manufacturers parts warranty

INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE FULL VALUE BREAKDOWN

Every item below is included in the $29,590 including 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 manufacturers 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 or email mkntraks@gmail.com to book a look. Demonstrations available by appointment.

INTRODUCTORY OFFER: $29,590 including 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.