Mini excavators
R06 Mini Excavator
Weight 747 kgDig 1,001 mmKubota Z482
$10,750 $15,999
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Freighted to the Territory
Mini excavators & skid steers for the Northern Territory
Kubota-powered Rippa excavators and skid steers with live prices, freighted to Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine and Alice Springs by Rippa Australia. Built for the wet, the dry, laterite and red earth.
17Machines
159Attachments
0.7–8.2 tExcavator range
Mini excavators
All excavatorsExcavators for the Top End and the Centre
Mini excavators
R10 Mini Excavator
Weight 978 kgDig 1,833 mmKubota
$13,499 $15,999
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R13 Pro Excavator
Weight 1,165 kgDig 1,843 mmKubota
$17,999 $18,999
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R15 Mini Excavator
Weight 1,460 kgDig 1,806 mmKubota D722
$18,499 $19,999
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R18 PRO Excavator
Weight 1,818 kgDig 2,420 mmKubota D902
$25,750
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R22 PRO Excavator
Weight 1,950 kgDig 2,365 mmKubota
$29,499 $35,999
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R32 Pro Excavator
Weight 3,200 kgKubota
$36,999 $45,999
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R57 PRO Excavator
Weight 5,700 kgDig 5,780 mmKubota V2607
$53,890 $65,999
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R82 PRO Excavator
Weight 8,200 kgYanmar or Changchai (engine options)
$85,950 $115,999
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All skid steersSkid steers from walk-behind to full size
Skid steer loaders
RS03 Briggs and Stratton engine
Load 140 kgBriggs & Stratton XR2100
$7,750 $7,999
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Skid steer loaders
RS04 Skid Steer
Load 175 kgKubota Z482
$10,890
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RS06 Skid Steer
Load 600 kgKubota D1105
$19,990
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RS07 Skid Steer Loader
Load 300 kgKubota D1105
$25,320
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RS20 Skid Steer
Load 1,050 kgKubota V2607
$63,290
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Full specs & comparison Attachments
By type159 attachments, matched to each model
Quick hitches (6)Tilt buckets (12)4-in-1 buckets (3)Grid & rock buckets (6)Stump buckets (2)High dump buckets (2)Mixing buckets & barrels (5)Gripper buckets (3)Digging buckets (5)Mud buckets (5)Augers & drilling rigs (7)Hydraulic breakers (8)
Skid steer attachments
Towing Device for RS06 - RS07
Fits RS06 / RS07
$575
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Excavator attachments
Thumb Clip Hydraulic for R22
Fits R22
$588 $1,250
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Skid steer attachments
Gripper Bucketr for RS03 - RS04
Fits RS03 / RS04
$1,527
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Excavator attachments
R32 Mud Bucket (3.2T)
Fits R32
$504 $750
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Skid steer attachments
Mixing Bucket for RS10-RS20
Fits RS10 / RS20
$5,748
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Skid steer attachments
RS10-RS20 Skid Steer Loader Trencher
Fits RS10 / RS20
$6,600
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Skid steer attachments
Bulldozer for RS03-RS04
Fits RS03 / RS04
$1,122 $1,600
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Excavator attachments
R32 Hydraulic Quick Change
Fits R32
$1,233 $2,050
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Price & availability from Rippa Australia NT regions
All areasDelivery across the Territory
Darwin & Palmerston
The tropical capital: laterite, coastal clay, cyclones and a wet season that decides when you dig.
Darwin Rural & Litchfield
Acreage blocks, mango farms and bush living on the edge of the Top End.
Katherine & Big Rivers
Cattle, defence and the highway south: hard ground, big floods and long distances.
Alice Springs & Central Australia
The Red Centre: sand, rock, extreme heat and cold nights, and a town that owns what it uses.
Arnhem Land, Gulf & Remote Communities
Barge, air and dirt-road country where a compact machine is council, contractor and community tool in one.
Local guides
All guidesBuying and digging in the NT
Seasons · 2 min
The Top End Calendar: Build-Up, Wet, Dry and When to Dig in Darwin
Darwin has two seasons and a build-up, and each one changes what a mini excavator can do. The month-by-month reality for Top End earthworks.
Buying · 2 min
Getting a Machine to Darwin or Alice Springs: Freight, Timing and Spares
The Territory is a long way from the Gold Coast warehouse. How road, rail and barge freight works, what it costs, how long it takes and why...
Ground conditions · 3 min
Laterite and Black Soil: Digging Around Darwin and the Rural Area
The orange gravel of the Darwin plateau and the black soil of the flats behave in opposite ways. Footings, drainage, bores and the attachmen...
FAQ
All questionsCommon questions from Northern Territory buyers
How do machines get to the Northern Territory?
Rippa Australia freights from the Gold Coast by road and rail to Darwin, typically one to two weeks, and by road via Adelaide or Darwin to Alice Springs and Katherine. Remote communities are reached by barge from Darwin in the wet. Every quote includes freight.
Which Rippa excavator suits Darwin laterite?
Laterite is hard when dry and needs weight: the R22 PRO with a ripper handles it, and the R32 PRO with a cab suits contractors. The R15 covers softer suburban blocks.
How do the machines cope with the wet season and heat?
Kubota diesels are used across the tropics. Keep the radiator and filters clean, use summer-grade hydraulic oil, work early, and move the machine to high ground before a cyclone. A cab makes a real difference in the build-up.
Do I need a licence to operate a mini excavator in the NT?
Not on your own property. Construction and mine sites require a white card and usually a verification of competency.