Mini Excavator Zero Tail Swing
Maximum Maneuverability in Confined Spaces: The upper body rotates entirely within the width of the tracks, allowing for safe, full-circle operation in restricted areas like narrow urban alleys, residential side yards, or indoor demolition sites.
Enhanced Operational Safety: Eliminates the risk of rear-end collisions with walls, fences, or nearby structures. Operators can focus entirely on the digging task without needing a spotter to monitor rear clearance in tight quarters.
Increased Job Site Efficiency: Reduces the need for frequent machine repositioning. Because the excavator can rotate safely in congested environments, operators spend more time digging and loading, directly increasing hourly productivity.
Precision Hydraulic Control: Equipped with high-sensitivity pilot joysticks and load-sensing valves that deliver smooth, multi-function operation, providing surgical accuracy when working near delicate underground utilities.
High-Torque Performance: Features reliable, fuel-efficient engines that provide consistent breakout force and lifting capacity, ensuring the machine performs as capably as conventional models while offering superior spatial flexibility.
Rugged Structural Durability: Constructed with high-tensile, robotically welded steel and reinforced stress points on the boom, arm, and chassis to ensure long-term structural integrity in demanding working environments.
Universal Attachment Integration: Standard-fit auxiliary hydraulic lines and a quick-hitch system allow for the rapid exchange of tools—such as breakers, augers, and grapples—transforming the machine into a multi-purpose workhorse.
Optimized Stability and Traction: Features a heavy-duty undercarriage and high-quality rubber tracks, providing excellent flotation and lateral stability even when lifting heavy loads over the side of the tracks.
Simplified Maintenance Access: Despite the compact configuration, wide-opening service hoods provide total ground-level access to the engine, hydraulic pump, and cooling system for rapid daily checks.
Maximum Return on Investment: Offers specialized access capabilities at a highly competitive acquisition cost, allowing contractors to win bids for restricted-access projects that conventional machinery cannot fulfill.
Professional Mini Excavator Zero Tail Swing: Maximum Safety and Agility
Product Overview
Our Mini Excavator Zero Tail Swing (ZTS) series is engineered to solve the challenges of modern, confined jobsites. Unlike conventional excavators, the ZTS design ensures that the upper body stays within the width of the tracks during a full 360-degree rotation. This feature eliminates the risk of the rear counterweight striking walls, trees, or passing vehicles, allowing operators to focus entirely on the digging task at hand.
As a premier factory-direct manufacturer, we have optimized our zero tail compact excavators to deliver the same breakout force and lifting stability as standard-swing models. Whether you are a utility contractor or a landscaping professional, our ZTS series provides a high-value asset that increases onsite safety and reduces the risk of accidental property damage.
Technical Specifications
| Category | Technical Parameters (ZTS 1.0T - 3.5T Range) |
| Operating Weight | 1,000 kg - 3,500 kg |
| Engine Brand | Kubota / Yanmar (EPA Tier 4 & Euro Stage V) |
| Rated Power | 10.2 kW - 24.8 kW (14 HP - 33 HP) |
| Swing Radius | True Zero Tail Swing (360° Rotation) |
| Max. Digging Depth | 1,750 mm - 3,400 mm |
| Hydraulic Pump | Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump |
| Travel Speed | 2.2 km/h - 4.5 km/h (Two-Speed System) |
| Bucket Force | 9.5 kN - 31 kN (Varies by Model) |
Key Features & Benefits
True Zero Tail Maneuverability: The machine’s rear remains within the track footprint at all times. This is the ultimate design for working in narrow city alleys, alongside busy roads, or in tight residential backyards where a standard-tail excavator would be restricted.
Global-Brand Powertrains: We exclusively equip our export ZTS models with genuine Kubota or Yanmar diesel engines. These powerplants are fully compliant with EPA Tier 4 Final and Euro Stage V emissions standards, ensuring legal operation and easy access to local maintenance parts in any country.
Precision Load-Sensing Hydraulics: Featuring an advanced axial piston pump, our hydraulic system provides exceptionally smooth multi-function coordination. This "millimeter-level" control is essential for delicate trenching around live gas lines, water pipes, and fiber optic cables.
Reinforced Chassis & Stability: To maintain superior lifting capacity without a protruding counterweight, we utilize a heavy-duty X-frame chassis and a strategically lowered center of gravity. This ensures that the machine stays firmly planted, even when digging at maximum reach.
Ergonomic Operator Environment: The ZTS series features a spacious cabin or canopy with 360-degree visibility. Equipped with hydraulic pilot joysticks, operators can execute complex movements with minimal effort, significantly reducing fatigue during long shifts.
Applications
The Zero Tail Swing mini excavator is a versatile powerhouse for:
Urban Utility Infrastructure: Digging trenches for fiber optics and electrical conduits in congested metropolitan areas.
Roadside Maintenance: Cleaning drainage ditches and installing guardrails along highways where lane closures are minimal.
Residential Landscaping: Excavating for swimming pools or retaining walls in small backyards with limited access.
Indoor Demolition: Compact ZTS models can enter buildings through standard doorways to break up concrete and remove interior walls safely.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the main advantage of Zero Tail Swing for my business?
ZTS machines significantly reduce insurance liabilities and onsite damage costs. Because the back of the machine doesn't swing out, new operators can be trained faster, and you can take on high-margin projects in tight spaces that competitors with standard machines cannot handle.
Is it difficult to service a ZTS excavator due to the compact engine bay?
No. Our "Smart-Access" engineering ensures that all daily maintenance points—including the air filter, oil dipstick, and radiator—are easily accessible via the wide-opening rear engine hood.
Can I use heavy-duty attachments with these models?
Absolutely. Every ZTS unit comes standard with dual-directional auxiliary hydraulic piping. They are fully compatible with hydraulic breakers, augers, wood grapples, and hydraulic thumbs.
Why Partner With Our Factory?
Choosing our equipment means securing a high-performance asset backed by engineering transparency and global support. We bridge the gap between world-class technology and factory-direct value.
Our Global Support Standard:
One-Year Comprehensive Warranty: We stand behind our machines with a 12-month or 2,000-hour warranty on all major mechanical and hydraulic systems (Engine, Pump, Main Valve).
Free Spare Parts Support: If any component fails due to a manufacturing defect during the warranty period, we supply and ship the replacement parts via international express free of charge.
Lifetime Online Technical Guidance: Our team of senior engineers is available for 24/7 online consultations via video call, providing real-time support for maintenance, troubleshooting, and operator training.



