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

NEW, unused 1.2 t mini excavator for versatile use. Ready to work immediately on garden, construction and finishing tasks. Comes with several buckets, a mechanical quick coupler, a mechanical thumb and a swing boom for precise work in tight spaces. Ready package with swing boom, joystick control, three buckets and quick coupler — start work straight away and easily save hundreds or even thousands of euros on accessories. The machine is delivered ready to use from our Finnish stock; the buyer will not incur customs fees or other import charges.

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

Equipped with a Koop 192 (EURO5) diesel engine (approximately 8 kW / ≈11 hp), providing reliable power for heavier work.

Included:
- 40 cm trenching bucket
- 20 cm trenching bucket
- 60 cm sand/cleaning bucket
- Automatic quick coupler

Weight: 1,200 kg

Digging depth: 1,700 mm

Dimensions: 2,900 x 1,150 x 2,300 mm

Why this machine?
– NEW, unused – no immediate maintenance backlog or hidden faults
– Compact 1.2 t class: fits through openings under a metre, yet offers sufficient digging power for yards and DIY builders
– Swing boom makes working along walls, fences and other tight spots easier
– Ready package: 3 buckets + automatic quick coupler – start working without extra purchases and save on accessory costs
– A comparable new 1.2 t excavator with three buckets and a quick coupler typically costs several thousand euros more at retail or online stores, so via Huutokaupat.com you may get a new machine noticeably cheaper than shop prices
– Importantly, a well-kept mini excavator’s resale value remains strong, so you will likely recover a large part of your investment if you sell later

Warranty

Manufacturer’s warranty 12 months (starts from the delivery date).

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

Frequently asked questions
“Is the size suitable?” – The 1.2 t mini excavator is designed for yards and house building: it fits narrow plots and gates yet still efficiently digs footings, drainage and garden work.
“Can I handle this?” – Clear controls and compact size make the machine easy to operate even for a first-time user.
“What about maintenance and parts?” – Parts and service are readily available in Finland. Wear items (tracks, hoses, pins etc.) are standard models.
“Is this safe and legal?” – The machine is delivered with CE marking and a user manual.
“Is buying better than hiring?” – For several projects, owning a machine often becomes cheaper than hiring. The ready package with buckets and quick coupler can easily save hundreds or even thousands on accessories.

Additional uses for a 1.2 t mini excavator:

• Drainage and stormwater systems: trenches for drainage and stormwater pipes for houses, halls, cottages and outbuildings.

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

• Landscaping: planting areas, foundations for retaining walls, bases for curbs, subbase for paving and shaping the garden.

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

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

• Fence and gate foundations: post holes, gate pier bases and light strip footings.

• Greenhouses and outbuildings: levelling bases, frost insulation trenches and small foundation works.

• Stump and root removal: light clearance and uncovering small tree roots.

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

• Digging in tight spaces: along walls, courtyards, terraced-house yards and old gardens.

• Sewer and water-pipe repairs: small repair excavations without bringing a large excavator on site.

• Fixing frost and surface-water issues: reshaping hollows, tidying open ditches and directing water.

• Contractor’s auxiliary machine: finishing machine where 3–5 t machines don’t fit.

• Rental use: an economical rental machine for small excavations for a small-tool rental or construction company.

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