The AHM AX-16C 23 HP B&S gasoline mini excavator features its upgraded swing boom, letting you dig from any angle without moving the machine. With a 71-inch digging depth, 114-inch max digging radius, and just 3'33" wide, this little beast handles cramped areas like a champ. It lifts up to 265 lb and won't mess up your site thanks to its reduced tail-swing. For a powerful, versatile mini excavator that gets things done, the AX-16C is the upgrade you're looking for.
Operating Weight
2227 lb
Max. Dig Depth
71 in.
Horsepower
23 HP
Lifting Capacity
265 lb
Double Enhanced Power and Improved Efficiency
Briggs & Stratton Efficient Engine
Equipped with a Briggs & Stratton Dual Cylinder 3864 engine, this compact powerhouse packs advanced technologies, delivering exceptional power and efficiency while being lighter than competitors. Boasting 70% more horsepower and 50% larger displacement than 13.5hp 420cc models, it ensures superior performance.
V-Twin OHV Technology: Offers better balance, increased power, and optimized performance for longer life and improved fuel economy.
Robust Construction: Features cast iron sleeve, balanced crankshaft, and full-pressure lubrication, ensuring longevity and wear resistance.
71 in. MAXIMUM DIGGING depth
26% Increase in Digging Force
Experience top performance with the AX-16C, featuring a 71-inch max digging depth and 3260 lbf of digging force. Whether tackling tough clay, rock, or compacted soil, its advanced boom design ensures smooth and efficient operation.
With a max digging radius of 114.2 inches and a max dumping height of 59.3 inches, the AX-16C is built to handle demanding tasks with ease.
Precise Hydraulic Pilot Control System
The precise hydraulic pilot control system outperforms cheap mechanical controls. When you stop the joystick, the machine responds immediately with smooth, precise action. Unlike the delay in traditional mechanical systems, pilot control ensures smoother, safer operation while reducing wear and extending the machine’s lifespan.
In addition, the hydraulic pilot lock switch adds an extra layer of protection, preventing accidental machine movement by locking the hydraulic system when idle, ensuring safety during transport or while not in use.
Swing Boom for Better Performance
Maximize your mini excavator’s potential with the swing boom feature. It allows the arm to move side-to-side without repositioning the machine, making it perfect for tight spaces and tricky angles.
Save time, work more efficiently, and protect the ground from unnecessary wear. Whether you're working close to walls or in narrow spots, the swing boom gives you the precision and flexibility you need to get the job done right.
Compact Design
With a total width of just 3'3", our excavator is easy to maneuver in tight urban and residential spaces. The reduced tailswing model minimizes the risk of property damage near buildings and obstacles due to its minimal swing radius.
Easy Maintenance
On this heavy-duty compact excavator, maintenance is quick and easy. Located conveniently at the rear, accessible maintenance ports allow effortless removal of guards and straightforward servicing of key components. These accessible points minimize downtime, ensuring your machine operates at peak performance consistently.
Adjustable Dozer Blade
Our 1000mm wide blade stands out from competitors, offering superior coverage. It adjusts from -16cm to +16cm in height, ensuring versatility across different terrains. Features like Dig-to-Blade and dozer float make clean-up effortless.
Ready-to-Use Hydraulic System
Our small excavator arrives with hydraulic oil pre-filled for immediate use. Monitor oil levels and temperature effortlessly with the built-in meter, ensuring you have full control over the machine's status at all times.
Adding hydraulic oil is easy with the conveniently located next to the right-side excavator control lever. Clear labeling on the machine body ensures seamless operation.
Compatible with Multiple Attachments
Equipped with enhanced hydraulics, our compact crawler excavator effortlessly accommodates high-flow attachments like auger, hydraulic thumb, and hydraulic breaker hammer(not incl.).
From effortlessly demolishing tough materials to achieving precision in drilling tasks and securely handling debris, our tools excel in diverse environments.
The improved track frame design reduces mud buildup and minimizes wear on the carrier rollers, enhancing the machine's durability. Forged structure at key boom joints, with optimized shape and thickness, alleviates stress and boosts longevity.
Top-Quality Workmanship
The machine's structural components are crafted by Japan Komatsu's trusted manufacturers. The entire vehicle undergoes shot blasting, pickling, phosphating, and spraying processes, enhancing paint adhesion for increased durability, resistance to fading, and a smoother finish.
Your Safety is Our Priority
AHM mini excavators keep you safe with work lights on the digging arm for better visibility, a seatbelt for security, a canopy for rain and sun protection, and waterproof, non-slip mats underfoot. Stay safe and focused on the job.
Hardy Helper for Any Terrain
Our small digger is made from sturdy steel for durable long-lasting service, while the rubber tracks let the excavator move on various surfaces and offer exceptional traction without damaging cabro paving, indoor flooring, or pavement.
So far I’m loving it. Only used it to pull a couple old stumps and bushes and level out the spot. Definitely planning to beat it up this summer and really put it through its paces.
About AHM
We accumulated over a decade of expertise in the compact construction equipment industry before founding AHM. We believe in providing US-based customer service and technical support, so our skilled technicians and industry veterans with over 30 years of experience are here to resolve customer issues efficiently and effectively. Our mission at AHM: To make high-quality, compact equipment accessible to all users.
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Scott Sanderson
looks great so far
Just got my excavator last week, haven’t had a chance to really put it to work yet, but so far it looks great, everything seems solid and well built, can’t wait to get some hours on it.
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Quick delivery and great product
This was exactly what I needed to help with digging the poles for my fence.
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James Nicholas
Great machine. Quality built and the guys at AHM have been great!
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Gary Yarussi
Nice bucket
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Works well, built well
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kurt whalen
Very user friendly.
I bought this thinking it was a Childs toy so to speak. Sells for less with all the attachments for less than I paid for my zero turn.
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Machine is good it was delivered with care good seller thanks folks
Great little escalator the transaction went so smooth. The delivery driver was so nice to deal with pulled up in front of my house.