HT35 3.5 Ton Mini Excavator: Compact Power for Trenching, Landscaping and Farm Work

Oct 09, 2026

A compact excavator earns its place on a jobsite when it can handle the work without making access, transport or site preparation unnecessarily difficult. That is especially true for projects that move between trenching, landscaping, property work and agricultural maintenance.

The HT35 3.5 ton mini excavator is designed around this type of work. It weighs 3500 kg, digs to a maximum depth of 3106 mm and reaches a maximum digging distance of 5175 mm — a useful combination of working range and compact dimensions for smaller construction and maintenance jobs.

Trenching and Drainage

Trenching is one of the clearest applications for a compact excavator. The machine needs enough depth to follow the planned trench and enough reach to work efficiently along it.

Digging depth tops out at 3106 mm, with a maximum reach of 5175 mm. Maximum digging height is 4938 mm, and maximum unloading height is 3376 mm. Compare those numbers against the required trench dimensions, soil conditions, bucket choice and site access before committing.

Landscaping and Property Work

Landscaping often happens in places where a full-size machine is hard to position — existing buildings, driveways, gardens and property boundaries all limit the available space.

At 1720 mm wide overall, with an upper structure width of 1554 mm, the HT35 fits where larger machines cannot. Minimum swing radius is 2634 mm, and the tail turns within 885 mm. Those are the figures worth checking against the actual access route before delivery.

The same dimensions matter for residential excavation — drainage preparation, soil removal, small foundations and general site prep around existing homes.

Farm and Greenhouse Work

Agricultural work changes with the season. One month it is drainage, the next it is site preparation around a farm building or greenhouse.

For example, when drainage is cut along a row of greenhouses, a narrow 300 mm bucket lets the HT35 follow the existing 1720 mm path without removing it first. The same machine can then switch to a grab or auger for a different task on the same site.

The HT35 fits agricultural work when its digging range and dimensions match the conditions on site.

Engine, Hydraulics and Attachments

The HT35 runs a Kubota D1703 engine rated at 18.5 kW at 2200 rpm, paired with a swash plate axial plunger variable pump. Pump displacement is 40 cc, valve pressure is 24 MPa, and system flow is 79.2 L/min.

Attachment options include hydraulic breakers, augers, grabs and narrow buckets. Tell the supplier which attachment you plan to run before ordering so the configuration can be confirmed.

Transport and Site Access

Moving the machine between jobs is part of the operating process, not an afterthought. Transport length is 5029 mm, overall width 1720 mm, and overall height 2580 mm. Standard track shoe width is 300 mm, with 319 mm minimum ground clearance.

Check these against your trailer, loading method and local transport rules before delivery. For international shipments, provide the destination country so the supplier can advise on the right arrangement.

HT35 Specifications

Parameter HT35
Operating Weight 3500 kg
Bucket Capacity 0.12 m³
Engine Kubota D1703
Rated Power 18.5 kW / 2200 rpm
Maximum Digging Height 4938 mm
Maximum Unloading Height 3376 mm
Maximum Digging Depth 3106 mm
Maximum Digging Distance 5175 mm
Minimum Swing Radius 2634 mm
Maximum Height at Minimum Swing Radius 3716 mm
Transport Length 5029 mm
Overall Width 1720 mm
Upper Structure Width 1554 mm
Overall Height 2580 mm
Standard Track Shoe Width 300 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance 319 mm
Tail Turning Radius 885 mm
Track Ground Length 1645 mm
Track Length 2150 mm
Bucket Digging Force 30.4 kN
Arm Digging Force 18.2 kN
Gradeability 58%
Turning Speed 9 r/min
Hydraulic Pump Swash Plate Axial Plunger Variable Pump
Pump Displacement 40 cc
Valve Pressure 24 MPa
Hydraulic System Flow 79.2 L/min
Travel Motor Variable Plunger Motor
Travel Speed 4.2 / 2.4 km/h

Who Should Consider the HT35

The HT35 is worth a closer look when the work is a mix of excavation and site-access challenges — not continuous heavy digging on a large open site.

Typical users include contractors working on drainage and utility trenches, residential property improvements, landscaping, farm maintenance, greenhouse site preparation and smaller construction projects.

If your work looks like the jobs above, send us the digging depth, the attachment and the destination country — we will confirm the configuration before you order.

FAQ

How much does the HT35 weigh?

3500 kg.

How deep can it dig?

Up to 3106 mm.

What is the maximum digging distance?

5175 mm.

How wide is the HT35?

1720 mm overall, with a 1554 mm upper structure width.

What engine powers the HT35?

A Kubota D1703, rated at 18.5 kW / 2200 rpm.

What hydraulic pump is used?

A swash plate axial plunger variable pump with 40 cc displacement.

What jobs can the HT35 handle?

Trenching, drainage, landscaping, property improvement, farm maintenance, greenhouse construction and general excavation — depending on site and configuration.