NEW Cartiwell CW-12S 1.2 t mini excavator with rubber tracks, swing boom, quick coupler and 3 buckets, Lapua

NEW, unused 1.2 tonne mini excavator for versatile use. Ready for yard, construction and finishing jobs. Comes with several buckets, a mechanical quick coupler, a mechanical thumb and a swing boom for precise work in tight spaces. A ready package with swing boom, joystick controls, three buckets and a quick coupler — you can start work immediately and easily save hundreds, even thousands of euros on accessories. The machine is delivered ready to use from our stock in Finland, and the buyer will not incur customs duties or other import fees.

Compact but powerful mini excavator offering good digging force and reach for its size. The swing boom makes digging near house walls, fences and other structures easier, and the machine is easy to transport and use even on narrow plots.

The machine is fitted with a Koop 192 (EURO5) diesel engine (about 11 hp ≈ 8.2 kW), providing good power and reliable starts even under heavier work.

Includes:
- 40 cm digging bucket
- 20 cm digging bucket
- 60 cm sand bucket
- Automatic quick coupler

Weight: 1200 kg

Digging depth: 1700 mm

Dimensions: 2900 x 1150 x 2300 mm

Why this machine?
– NEW, unused – no maintenance backlog or hidden faults immediately
– Compact 1.2 t size: fits through openings under one metre and gates, yet provides sufficient digging power for yards and DIY builders
– Swing boom eases work along walls, fences and in other tight spaces
– Ready package: 3 buckets + automatic quick coupler – start working straight away without extra purchases and save on accessory costs
– The price of a comparable new 1.2 t mini excavator with three buckets and a quick coupler is typically several thousand euros higher in retail or online stores, so via Huutokaupat.com you may be able to get a new machine significantly cheaper than store prices
– Best of all, a well maintained mini excavator retains its resale value, so you will likely recover a large part of your investment if you sell the machine later

Warranty

Factory warranty 12 months (starts from the delivery date).

Documents and service
- CE marking: the machine is CE‑marked and complies with the EU Machinery Directive.
- User manual: supplied in paper or PDF format.
- Spare parts: engine spares and wear parts (tracks, hoses, pins etc.) are common and available from several domestic suppliers.

Frequently asked questions
“Is the size suitable?” – The 1.2 t mini excavator is designed for yards and homebuilding: it fits narrow plots and gates, yet still digs foundations, drainage and yard work effectively.
“Can I handle it?” – Clear joystick controls and compact size make the machine easy to operate even for a first‑timer.
“How about maintenance and spare parts?” – Parts and service are readily available in Finland. Wear parts (tracks, hoses, pins etc.) are standard.
“Is it safe and legal?” – The machine is delivered with CE marking and user manuals.
“Is buying better than renting?” – Over multiple projects owning often becomes cheaper than renting. The ready package with buckets and quick coupler can save hundreds, even thousands of euros on accessories.

Additional uses for a 1.2 t mini excavator:

• Drainage and stormwater systems: excavations for drains and stormwater pipes for houses, halls, cottages and outbuildings.

• Cable and pipe trenches: shallow trenches for electricity, fibre, water, irrigation and ground source heating pipes.

• Yard construction: planting beds, foundations for retaining walls, edging foundations, paving sub‑bases and landscaping.

• Cottage sites: beach paths, small foundations, soakaways, jetty areas and moving stones.

• Farms and stables: pipe repairs, ditch opening, paddock drainage, yard edges and farm buildings.

• Fencing and gate foundations: post holes, gate pillar bases and light strip foundations.

• Greenhouses and outbuildings: base levelling, frost‑insulation trenches and small foundations.

• Stump and root removal: light clearance and exposing roots of small trees.

• Handling rocks and soil heaps: excavating stones, loading materials and filling holes.

• Digging in tight spaces: alongside walls, inner yards, terraced house gardens and older yards.

• Sewer and water repairs: small repair excavations without bringing a large excavator onto the site.

• Frost and stormwater issues: re‑profiling depressions, tidying open ditches and directing water.

• Contractor support machine: a helper for finishing where 3–5 t machines do not fit.

• Rental use: economical rental machine for small works for hire companies or builders.

• Plot maintenance: repeated small excavations, fills and shaping on your own property.