HT08 Mini Excavator

HT08 Compact Mini Excavator for Narrow Access

The HT08 is a compact mini excavator developed for excavation and ground work in areas where machine size and access are important considerations. With a listed overall width of 700 mm, a 550 mm track gauge and a maximum digging depth of 1,130 mm, the machine is designed for smaller job sites where a conventional excavator may be difficult to position.

The HT08 is suitable for a range of compact applications, including landscaping, agricultural and orchard work, greenhouse projects, basement work and other restricted-access excavation tasks. Its rubber-track configuration helps distribute the machine's weight across the working surface, while the compact dimensions make it easier to position in confined areas.

700 mm Overall Width for Restricted Access

One of the defining characteristics of the HT08 is its compact machine width. The listed overall width is 700 mm, while the upper structure width is 795 mm.

This compact footprint makes the HT08 suitable for projects where access width is an important consideration. It can be considered for narrow garden areas, greenhouse work, orchard operations, basement projects and other sites where a larger excavator may have difficulty entering or maneuvering.

Before selecting the machine, customers should compare the actual site entrance, passage and working-area dimensions with the machine's transport and operating dimensions.

Compact Excavation Capability in a Small Machine

The HT08 provides a maximum digging depth of 1,130 mm and a maximum digging reach of 2,300 mm. Its maximum digging height reaches 2,405 mm, with a maximum dumping height of 1,670 mm.

These working dimensions make the HT08 suitable for smaller excavation tasks where deep excavation capacity is not the primary requirement but access and machine size are important.

360° Rotation for Flexible Machine Positioning

The HT08 is designed with 360° upper-structure rotation, allowing the operator to reposition the working equipment around the machine without repeatedly repositioning the entire excavator.

This is useful when working in confined areas where available space for machine movement is limited. The listed tail turning radius is 862 mm, providing a reference for evaluating the machine's working envelope on a particular site.

Rubber Tracks for Landscaping and Finished Surfaces

The HT08 uses rubber tracks with a standard track shoe width of 150 mm. Rubber tracks distribute the machine load across the ground and can be preferable to steel tracks for certain landscaping, greenhouse and indoor applications.

They can also help reduce the risk of surface marking compared with steel tracks when working on suitable finished or sensitive surfaces. Actual ground impact depends on the surface condition, machine operation and site environment.

Koop or Briggs & Stratton Engine Options

The current HT08 specification lists Koop and Briggs & Stratton engine configurations.

Engine selection can be discussed according to the customer's required configuration, destination market and application. When requesting a quotation, customers should specify their preferred engine option so the available configuration can be confirmed.

Cast-Iron Hydraulic Pump

The HT08 is equipped with a cast-iron hydraulic pump according to the current product description. The product information notes that the pump is designed for use with the engine operating at 3600 rpm.

The hydraulic pump is an important part of the excavator's working system, supporting hydraulic functions during digging and machine operation.

Protected Front Hydraulic Piping

The front hydraulic piping is arranged with a protective cover over the exposed working area. This design helps protect the hydraulic lines from direct contact with external objects during normal operation.

For compact excavators working in orchards, greenhouses, construction areas or other environments with nearby obstacles, protecting hydraulic lines is an important consideration for equipment durability and maintenance.

Excavator Arm and Structural Design

The HT08 uses a reinforced boom structure designed for the working requirements of a compact excavator. The boom cylinder is processed as an integrated cylinder according to the product information.

The machine's structural components are also processed through surface-treatment steps including shot blasting, pickling and paint processing. These processes help prepare the metal surfaces before the final coating is applied.

30° Gradeability for Small-Site Work

The listed gradeability of the HT08 is 30°. This provides a reference for evaluating the machine on sloped working areas.

Actual operation on slopes should always be based on the ground condition, surface traction, machine configuration and applicable operating requirements. Operators should follow safe operating practices when working on inclines.

HT08 Applications

Greenhouse and Nursery Work

The compact 700 mm overall width makes the HT08 suitable for selected greenhouse and nursery applications where available working space is limited. It can be considered for small excavation, soil preparation and related ground work.

Orchard and Agricultural Work

The HT08 can be used for selected orchard and agricultural tasks where a compact tracked excavator is required. Its small footprint makes it easier to position between or around areas with limited access.

Landscaping Projects

The compact dimensions and rubber-track configuration make the HT08 suitable for selected landscaping applications, including small excavation and ground preparation work.

Basement and Restricted-Space Projects

The HT08 can be considered for certain basement and other restricted-access projects where the available entrance or working area limits the use of larger excavators.

Small Excavation and Trenching

With a maximum digging depth of 1,130 mm and a maximum digging reach of 2,300 mm, the HT08 can handle selected light excavation and trenching applications where its working range matches the project requirements.

HT08 Machine Dimensions

The HT08 has a listed transport length of 1,967 mm, overall width of 700 mm and overall height of 2,025 mm. The track gauge is 550 mm, while the standard track shoe width is 150 mm.

These dimensions should be considered together with the machine's working envelope when planning transport, site access and operating space.

HT08 Technical Specifications

Why Consider the HT08 Mini Excavator?

• 700 mm listed overall width: Suitable for selected restricted-access applications.
• Compact machine dimensions: Practical for greenhouse, orchard, landscaping and basement work.
• 1,130 mm maximum digging depth: Provides useful digging capability for light excavation tasks.
• 360° upper-structure rotation: Allows flexible positioning of the working equipment.
• Rubber-track configuration: Suitable for applications where reduced ground marking is preferred.
• Koop and Briggs & Stratton options: Provides engine configuration choices for different requirements.
• 30° gradeability: Provides a reference for selected sloped working environments.
• Compact 0.8-ton-class machine: Designed for projects where a small excavator is more practical than a larger machine.

Request Information About the HT08 Mini Excavator

If you are looking for a compact mini excavator for greenhouse work, landscaping, orchard operations, basement projects or other restricted-access applications, the HT08 provides a small machine configuration with a 700 mm listed overall width and 1,130 mm maximum digging depth.

When requesting a quotation, provide the required quantity, destination market, engine preference, intended application and site access requirements. Hightop can then confirm the available HT08 configuration and provide the appropriate product information.

Contact Hightop to discuss the HT08 mini excavator and available configuration options.