Mini Compact Excavator HONDA GX390 Engine, 65.7” Max. Digging Depth, 2280 LBS Operating Weight, MEC10

Bought the MEC10 Honda variant for a backyard drainage fix and it was the right call. Controls feel smooth and predictable, and the machine is surprisingly “precise” for its size. Trenched for conduit, cleaned out old roots, and leveled a small pad for a shed in one weekend. Tight access? This is exactly what it’s made for.

We got it for our small farm so we can stop renting every time a water line needs attention. The Honda GX390 starts easily and runs steady. I’m not a professional operator and still felt confident after a short learning curve. Great for shallow footing digs, garden beds, and clearing rocks along fence lines.

Bought for property maintenance and it paid off fast. Trenched a long run for a water line, backfilled clean, and didn’t need to hire anyone. It’s compact enough to store without drama, but strong enough to do real work. The 360° rotation helps a ton in tight spots.

I run a small landscaping crew and bought this for tight-access jobs. It fits where larger machines can’t, and clients love that it doesn’t destroy the yard. We’ve used it for drainage, downspouts, tree planting prep, and pulling old posts. Clean results and easy transport.

Used the MEC10 to prep a base for a gravel driveway extension. It handled clay better than expected—work in passes and let the hydraulics do the job. Easy to transport, easy to store, and the controls feel “tight” instead of sloppy. Great for homeowners with constant projects.

This little excavator saved my back—no more hand digging. Dug a trench for a sump line, pulled two stubborn stumps, and helped set big stones for landscaping. Starts easily and runs smooth. The 360° swing is what makes it feel “bigger” than it looks.

Compact, strong, and surprisingly stable. We bought it for a barn drainage fix and then kept finding new jobs for it. Trenching, backfill, moving soil, pulling old posts—this machine keeps earning its place. Support was helpful when I had a setup question.

If you’re on the fence—do it. I cleared roots, busted out old debris, and dug a trench for irrigation without rushing the job like a rental. The machine is nimble and the controls are easy to learn. Makes tight-area projects feel simple.

Corner lot, narrow access, and constant standing water—this fixed it. Re-ran a gutter drain line and reshaped a low spot that kept flooding. It’s easy to control and feels stable. Perfect for homeowners who want clean results without hiring out every job.

Bought it mainly for trenching, but grading and cleanup have been just as useful. Moved a lot of soil for a patio refresh and it stayed steady. Honda power is dependable and the hydraulics respond quickly. For a compact unit, it’s a workhorse.

We used the 30-day trial to make sure it fit our needs and ended up keeping it. It’s ideal for those “every month” property jobs. Cleaned out a ditch, dug a small footing, and removed an old hedge line. Feels solid, stable, and well-finished.

Used it for a backyard pond project and it was the perfect tool. Dig depth was plenty and repositioning is easy. If you go slow and steady, you can shape clean lines without over-digging. It’s one of those machines that makes you feel capable fast.

Heavy clay here and I was worried a compact unit would struggle. It handled it fine. Work in layers and let the bucket do the job. Big win is the tight turning and the 360° rotation—perfect for utility trenches and small foundation prep.

Bought it for fence-post removal and trenching for driveway lighting. Ended up re-grading the entire side yard. It’s compact enough to feel approachable, but strong enough to actually finish the work. Love the Honda engine reliability.

Did a full weekend of jobs: trench, backfill, and a small footer dig. Everything felt controlled and predictable. Crate was solid and delivery was smooth. If you have recurring projects, owning this beats renting every time.

We used it to dig out an old walkway path and re-do the landscaping edges. It’s nimble and doesn’t tear up everything around it. The trial period made the decision easy, but honestly after the first two jobs we already knew we were keeping it.

Perfect size for my property. Dug a trench for a new spigot line, removed a stubborn stump, and leveled a spot for a fire pit. Controls are intuitive and the machine feels well put together. Great value for what it can do.

Needed something that fits a standard gate but still pulls roots with authority. This MEC10 has been great for irrigation trenching, small boulders, and root cleanup. The 360° rotation is the feature I use constantly—especially along fences and tight corners.

Setup was straightforward and the machine arrived in good shape. What I like most is the precision—small joystick movements don’t feel “jumpy.” Used it for a French drain and a mailbox post hole in hard clay. For a compact unit, it feels serious.

Remodeling our backyard and needed controlled digging without wrecking everything. This is perfect for “surgical” work in tight areas. Helped us reshape a slope so water stops pooling near the patio. Great tool to have on hand.

I expected it to feel “too small” for real work… it doesn’t. We used it to pull out aggressive roots, dig a compost pit, and clean up a fence line. Reach + 360° swing makes it feel bigger than it looks. Very happy with it.