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CanDig Mini Excavators Inc.®

 CanDig is your affordable alternative to back-breaking labor,
which is portable, diverse, safe, fun and easy!

Made in Canada!

 Introducing the new model CD21M (below).
Now you can drive this new excavator like a skid steer (as well as tow it on the highway like all CanDig models.
It can drive forward, reverse and spin in a tight circle.
Note that the tow hitch can be easily unpinned so you have more room to work.

Introducing the new mobile CD21M model

 The smaller model CD11 is shown below.

CD11 model

 Click the photo below to see more about the new "Mining CD21".

Click the photo to see more about the Mining CD21!

Power to spare!

 Introducing the model "Mining CD21"! Click the photo to see more.

 The three models above include several accessories:

*regular digging bucket
*mechanical stabilizers
*2 inch trailer hitch
*safety tow chain
*retractable tongue wheel and umbrella stand

The Mining CD21 also includes a spare parts kit, the capability of quickly separating into two parts for easy towing with a helicopter, and choice of colors.

6 inch auger or powerful wood splitter available with any model.

 Hydraulic breaker, auger, wood splitter, hydraulic stabilizers, and many other accessories are now available with any model.
Click photo to see more.

Why Buy a Candig Mini Excavator?

Candig Builds Mini Excavators which are Powerful, Lightweight, Versatile and most importantly affordable, but why should you buy one?

Candig Mini Excavators are the right choice for Hobby Farmers, Mining Exploration, Landscapers, Builders, or anyone doing small building works on a regular basis. If you need the competitive edge for your digging needs, including anything from footings for retaining walls, to mining exploration or installing water lines.

All CanDig models are portable and can be easily transported into remote locations using a quad or helicopter.

They are much safer to use on uneven ground compared to a tracked excavator since they have a low center of gravity and have a wide working stance.

It's risk-free! If you don't like it, return it for a refund, minus the cost of what it would take to rent for a month.

Money back!


Model CD11

The Candig CD11 model tows easily with a small car, quad, or even pushed by hand. At only 840 pounds, the ultra mini excavator causes little damage to surrounding lawns or other sensitive areas. At the same time, you will be pleased with the impressive break-out force generated by the 5.5 horse power Honda engine (about equal to a small tracked excavator).

Numerous included and optional accessories add great value and versatility to your investment. Use your access wheels to allow your mini excavator to slip through yard gates or doorways. The thumb allows you to pick up boulders or logs weighing well over 1000 pounds, and place them where you wish.

The model CD11 mini excavator also has available a second, 6 inch wide trenching bucket, and 20 inch wide grading bucket. The “ripper/rootcutter” makes tough digging easier, and has been re-designed for 2006 to also act as a root cutter. Considering all the great benefits offered, the CD11 is the right choice for all your varied excavating needs. Treat yourself to a new Candig unit. Your back will thank you, and your family deserves the extra income it will generate in your business.

  Model CD21

Need more power? The CD21 provides even more breakout force than some tracked excavators, and uses a 9 horse power Honda engine. Weighing 1200 pounds, the CD21 is capable of digging seven feet deep through tough rocky ground with ease.
Like the smaller CD11, the CD21 is also prized for its exceptional stability on uneven ground. Enjoy all the benefits that the CD11 offers.....numerous accessories add great value and versatility to your investment. Use your access wheels to allow the CD21 to slip through yard gates. The thumb allows you to pick up large boulders or logs weighing up to a ton, and place them where you wish.
The CD21 also has available an 8 inch wide trenching bucket and 20 inch wide grading bucket. The “ripper/root cutter” accessory allows you to dig through frozen or tough ground easier, and also doubles as a root cutter. When power, digging depth and versatility are important, the CD21 is the right digging tool for your business. Your low investment amount will quickly pay for itself, and generate more profit for your business and family for many years to come.


7 More Reasons to Choose a Candig Mini Excavator


1. Great Value. Honda, Hy-Spec, and Casapa are some of the quality components that combine to make Candig a quality investment. Only the best of fabricating techniques are good enough for Candig, ranging from using experienced welders, computer-guided cutting tools, to its polished finish. Parts are machined for accuracy, and joints are protected with (replaceable) highly durable bushings and grease fittings. The philosophy of Candig is to offer the end-user a product that they can rely on, because they know that your business depends on your tools.

2. Competitive Edge. Ask yourself.....Can your competition move their Mini Excavator into a basement? Can they tow it with a quad or push it by hand? Can they work safely on uneven ground? Can they pass over sensitive areas like sprinkler systems, septic fields and lawns without causing more damage than good?
3. Provide Security For Your Family. The bottom line is that you will be generating more income for your business/family from the time you invest in your Candig Mini Excavator.

4. Diversity. The CD11 and CD21 are not just digging tools. You can choose the options that best meet your needs. Perhaps you need a thumb for picking up large boulders and logs; access wheels so you can take it into those tight spots; and a second, trenching bucket for installing water lines, electrical cables, etc. A “ripper” makes digging in tough ground easier. Lights, fenders and a safety chain make them legal and safe to tow on the highway. An auger, wood splitter and hydraulic stabilizers are also available for any model (mechanical stabilizers come standard).
 
5. Low Investment/High Return. Where else can you find a tool that is capable of generating more income for such a low investment amount? In addition, you do not need to invest in a trailer or larger truck to haul your Candig mini digger. Servicing is easy and economical.

6. Recognition. Plain and simple.....Candig is a smart investment. As an owner of a Candig Mini Excavator, you will be admired and recognized as an industry leader. Share the prestige that CanDig has earned with its many awards of excellence. CanDig was also nominated best CANADIAN Exporting company for 2005!

7. Be Free From Back Pain. Put your short handled shovel in the shed! From now on, you can relax and let Candig do all of your digging.....and it’s fun too!

Trenching Bucket
The CD11 can be equipped with three buckets. The first is 12 inches wide and has a capacity of about 2 cubic feet. The second, trenching bucket is only 6 inches wide and is ideal for installing cables or sprinkler systems. The third bucket allows you to clean up and grade. The CD21 can also have three buckets. For the CD21, the first bucket is 13 inches wide (and deeper than the regular bucket for the CD11), and has a capacity of about 3 cubic feet. The second trenching bucket is 8 inches wide and is great for digging down 7 feet to install water lines. The third bucket is 20 inches wide, and is good for clean up and grading.

Access Wheels
The CD11 and CD21 have access wheels that pin onto the Mini Excavator in seconds, allowing them to become 28 inches wide. They are sturdy, 6 inch steel wheels which allow you to move either model through those tight spots with ease.

Thumb
The thumb is also available with both the CD11 and CD21. There is a choice of mechanical or hydraulic thumb for the model CD21. The mechanical thumb can be pinned in a retracted position for storage, and will always be available for use by quickly and easily re-pinning it into its work position. The hydraulic thumb is driven hydraulically, making it even easier to pick up those large boulders or trees.

Ripper
The ripper/root cutter is attached to the bottom of the bucket of your choice, and allows CanDig to dig through frozen or tough ground easier. For 2006, the ripper has been modified to also act as a root cutter.

Fenders, Lights, and safety chain
make it legal and safe to tow on the highway.

Wood Splitter, Auger and Hydraulic Stabilizers
The optional Wood Splitter is capable of quartering your firewood in one pass. That means you can split your wood three times faster than with a regular hydraulic splitter!
The 6 inch auger is also available with any model, and is equipped with a torque bar for safety. It is capable of augering 36 inches into and back out of the ground with its forward and reverse action. Both models come with manual stabilizers, but you can up-grade them to be driven hydraulically so that you can quickly and conveniently change it from travel mode to work mode automatically. The hydraulic stabilizers provide the added benefit of being able to self-level the excavator on extremely uneven ground.
The wood splitter, auger, and hydraulic stabilizers simply "plug into" your existing CanDig using quick connects which will be installed for you at the factory.

Earn more money for your family!

 Click the photo below to see more about the new "CD21R".
It is capable of rotating 360 degrees, and has a secondary swing to allow digging alongside a wall.

Introducing the new CD21R which rotates 360 degrees and has a secondary swing to allow digging up against a wall!

 Congratulations to CanDig for being voted 'BEST MANUFACTURING COMPANY' in Kamloops for the past three years!

 Congratulations also for being nominated 'Best Exporting Company' in CANADA for 2006!

 CanDig has been presented both the "CE Declaration of Conformity" showing that their products meet safety and quality standards set out for the European Community;
and the "National Safety Mark" which shows that their products meet the requirements set out by the "Motor Vehicle Safety Standards" of Canada, and authorizes them to issue internationally recognized serial numbers.

 Congratulations also for winning the Technology Innovator award for 2007!
Click image below to read about the award.

We did it!

Certified to meet safety and quality standards for the European community.

Certified to meet safety and quality standards for North America.

 As of December 31, 2009, CanDig has sold 195 mini excavators worldwide!
You won't see much in the way of advertising for CanDig since their main sales generator is "Word of mouth" from their existing customers...see the testimonials where many customers provide their contact information so that you can speak with them personally about CanDig products.

Testimonials

Ask for your personal pricing quote.
Tell us which model and accessories you prefer,
and where you live so that your shipping quote will be included.

Ready to order? Need more information?

Due to strong demand, you should place orders well in advance so your new excavator is ready when you need it.

Request a Sample Order

Find a Dealer

1-800-509-5656

250-314-0708 (Outside Canada)

825 Laval Crescent, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 5P2 Canada

Last Updated...August 9, 2010


 


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Woodsplitter attachment is now capable of quartering firewood.
The wood splitter or auger are available with both models.
The splitter for the model CD21 quarters firewood in one pass.
Auger is fitted with a sliding, hinged safety torque bar for added protection.
Choose a 6 inch or 8 inch auger system. Great for installing fence posts!

Hydraulic breaker can be used with the CD21 series.
The hydraulic breaker (model D&A-8V) weighs 265 pounds;
comes with two bits (wedge and point); impact rate = 550 - 1000 bpm; impact power = 131 ft.lb.

Hydraulic stabilizers, along with the third and forth wheels make things easy.
The hydraulic stabilizers, along with the third and forth wheels make things easy.
It also gives you spare tires for the highway.

Rototiller replaces bucket, and articulates back and forth like the bucket while churning weeds.
Rototiller replaces bucket, and articulates back and forth like the bucket while churning weeds.

Mini diggers that are easy and fun!
No more back-breaking work!
CanDig mini excavators turn a lot of heads!
Crowds will gather when gassing up this mini digger.

...and they work!
Prove it to yourself. Ask for your free CD/info package.
See our testimonials and generous guarantee.

Better yet, call to arrange your private demonstration.

Quality components and precision fabrication techniques
are used in manufacturing "CanDig" mini excavators.
Parts are machined for precision, and joints are
fitted with replaceable top quality bushings and grease nipples.
Quality is our first priority because we understand
that when you invest in equipment, it's because you
need it to work for you when and where you demand.

With that in mind, CanDig mini excavators are built
with only quality parts, ranging from a Honda engine,
large, durable 13 inch tires, to its reliable hydraulic components
and fine finish.

When digging in remote areas, you can count on CanDig
to get the job done!
The Mining CD21 comes with a complete spare parts kit
so you are guaranteed less down time.

Lightweight! Can be hauled using a quad or helicopter.
Can you think of some digging you need to do
in a remote area?
...No problem for CanDig!
Model CD21 is capable of digging 7 feet, and loading over 5 feet, with a lift of over 10 feet.
Use the 13" bucket to dig, backfill and tamp.
Install water lines with the 8" bucket.
Will crawl through narrow openings
(with 28" wheel accessory).
Access yard gates, without taking the fence down
or store it in your basement for winter.
Landscapers know that their competition
won't be able to do that!

CanDig thumb makes your unit more versatile.

Ripper makes tough digging easy.

Affordable!
Priced at a fraction of what the competition wants
for used mini excavators!
"...the affordable portable"
Our mission is to provide our customers
with a user-friendly,
reliable, portable, lightweight and affordable
ultra-mini-excavator to make the burden of digging
easier, enjoyable and profitable.
It quickly pays for itself, and earns
more money for your business.

The CD21 now digs deeper and lifts higher.

SPECS.

 Model

 CD11

 CD21

 Mining CD21

 CD21R (Rotating model)

 CD21M (drives itself)

 horse power (Honda)

 5.5

 9

 13

 9

 9

 weight (with large bucket and filled with fluids)

 840 pounds

 1200 pounds

 1200 pounds

 1500 pounds

 1700 pounds

 break-out force (of bucket)

 2600 pounds

 3000 pounds

 3600 pounds

 3000 pounds

 3000 pounds

 digging depth

 5 feet

 8 feet

 8 feet

 7 feet

 8 feet

 reach height

 98 inches

 122 inches

 122 inches

 134 inches

 122 inches

 loading height

 52 inches

 64 inches

 64 inches

 76 inches

 64 inches

 reach

 93 inches

 124 inches

 124 inches

 124 inches

 124 inches

 lateral swing (both directions)

 110 degrees

 110 degrees

 110 degrees

 360 degrees

 110 degrees

 operating pressure

 1900 psi

 2000 psi

 2000 psi

 2000 psi

 2000 psi

 oil tank

 4 gallons

 4.5 gallons

 4.5 gallons

 4.5 gallons

 4.5 gallons

 pump

 4 gpm

 6 gpm

 6 gpm

 6 gpm

 6 gpm

 wheel size

 13 inches

 13 inches

 13 inches

 13 inches

 13 inches

 How does it move?

 hydraulic power to bucket, boom and stick

 hydraulic power to bucket, boom and stick

 hydraulic power to bucket, boom and stick

 hydraulic power to bucket, boom and stick

 drives like a skid steer

 standard 12" bucket included?

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 manual stabilizers included?

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 hydraulic stabilizers included

 2 inch trailer hitch included?

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 safety chain included?

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 Spare parts kit included?

 no

 no

 yes click to see Spare Parts Kit

 no

 no

 Capable of quickly and easily separating into two loads for transport by helicopter?

 yes

 yes

 yes

 no

 yes

 Available in choice of colors?

 red

 red

 red, black, brown or green

 red

 red

 trenching bucket available?

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 grading bucket available?

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 mechanical thumb available?

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

  hydraulic thumb available?

 no

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

  hydraulic breaker available?

 no

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 ripper/root cutter available?

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 access wheels available? (makes the excavator 28 inches wide)

 yes

 yes

 yes

 no

 no

 travel lights available? (Required for highway travel)

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 fenders available? (Required for highway travel)

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 hydraulic stabilizers available?

 yes

 yes

 yes

 no

 included

 6 or 8 inch auger available?

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 Joysticks available? click to see Joystick Options

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 wood splitter available?

 yes, splits wood in half

 yes, quarters wood

 yes, quarters wood

 yes

 yes

 rototiller available?

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes

 yes


 



Some modifications can be made to your personal model.
Describe your needs, and we can usually alter things with no added cost.
Click below to see an example of a special order.

Special Order

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250-314-0708 (Outside Canada)

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