The RIPPA R10 ECO is the entry point into the RIPPA excavator line — a true 1-ton machine running a Briggs & Stratton gas engine instead of diesel, which keeps the purchase price and the maintenance bill down for homeowners and part-time users. Zero tail swing means the counterweight never travels outside the track width, so you can dig tight against a foundation or a fence line without spinning into it.
This is the model most people find when they search for a cheap RIPPA mini excavator, and it is the one we ship most often to residential buyers. It fits through a standard gate, loads on a light-duty trailer behind a half-ton truck, and does not require a CDL or a heavy hauler to move between jobs.
Starting at $7,740, shipped from our Waterview, Virginia warehouse. Call (804) 499-2129 for the best price on your configuration.
The RIPPA R10 ECO starts at $7,740 — a real out-the-door machine price with no quote gate and no dealer prep fee. Freight is quoted separately by mileage, from $300 up to $2,300 over 1,500 miles.
We stock RIPPA machines at our Waterview, Virginia warehouse instead of drop-shipping, so in-stock units typically ship within a few days of cleared funds.
A 2-year limited parts warranty plus lifetime free technical support from our American-operated service team. Warranty labor is the buyer's responsibility.