NORTECK TX16 PRO MINI EXCAVATOR 1.5-TON with Kubota Engine

The Norteck TX16 Pro slots into the 1.5-ton segment with a water-cooled, 3-cylinder Kubota D902 diesel block. Output is rated at 11.8 kW (16 hp), with an operating weight of 1450 kg. That power-to-weight ratio puts it on excavation, rework, and site prep jobs where space is tight.

Hydraulic Architecture and Equipment

The hydraulic circuit uses a triple pump delivering 30 l/min at 20 MPa. That splits the travel, swing, and attachment functions, so you don't lose flow when running the boom and bucket simultaneously. The front blade's control valve sits near the joystick with a dedicated lever. The arm's hoses are routed out of the way, and the top cylinder is shielded to reduce the risk of hitting the bucket at full extension.

The undercarriage runs 230 mm-wide track shoes over a 1500 mm track length. Wheelbase comes to 920 mm and ground clearance to 380 mm. The travel motors are mounted inboard, protected inside the track frame. Total width is 1000 mm, which suits gate openings or working in built-up areas.

Technical Specifications

Reinforced Design Features

• Reinforced cylinder: 35 mm wall thickness to handle dense material and heavy breakout.
• Wide tracks: 230 mm shoes keep the machine stable on soft or sloping ground.
• Zero-tail swing design: tight swing radius, better heat dissipation, and less risk of hitting walls.
• Foldable footrests: more space in the cab.
• Thicker, longer hydraulic thumb: better grip on rocks, stumps, and bulky debris.

What's Included with the TX16 Pro

The machine comes with a 40 cm bucket, hydraulic quick coupler, and hydraulic thumb. A proportional joystick and toolbox round out the package. For sorting or screening work, the 80 cm skeleton bucket mounts directly to the quick coupler. For handling timber or brush, pair it with the Norteck forestry grapple.

On sites where the TX16 Pro's hydraulic flow is already maxed out by a mulcher or auger, the 1T8 RIPPA R18 Pro mini excavator is a viable alternative with the same Kubota engine family. Dimensions differ, but the attachment mounting logic stays consistent.