Head to head
R06 vs R10
Do you need to fit through a doorway, or just a gate?
| R06 | R10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | 0.7 t | 1 t |
| Operating weight | 747 kg | 978 kg |
| Max dig depth | 1,001 mm | 1,833 mm |
| Width | 747 mm | 912–1,212 mm (adjustable) |
| Engine | Kubota Z482 | Kubota |
| Power | 8.2 kW | – |
| Price | $10,750 | $13,499 |
Verdict
The R06 exists for the 780 mm opening. If your work is behind houses, inside buildings or in courtyards, nothing else in the range gets there. If a metre of side access is normal for your jobs, the R10 digs 800 mm deeper, weighs 230 kg more and costs little extra, and that extra depth covers soakwells and proper footings. Buy the R06 for access; buy the R10 for everything else at this size.
R06 is best for
- Renovators and plumbers working inside or behind houses
- Landscapers on small Perth lots with no side access
- Footings and services in sand up to 1 m deep
R10 is best for
- First-time owners on suburban blocks
- Reticulation, garden beds and paving prep
- Soakwells and shallow footings in sand