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. Call (804) 499-2129 for the best price.
The RIPPA R10 ECO starts at $7,740 as an authorized-dealer out-the-door machine price. No quote gate and no dealer prep fee — freight is quoted separately based on mileage. Call (804) 499-2129 for the best price on your configuration.
We stock RIPPA machines at our Waterview, Virginia warehouse rather than drop-shipping. Machines in stock typically ship within a few days of cleared funds.
Every R10 includes a 2-year limited parts warranty plus lifetime free technical support from our American-operated service team. Labor for warranty repairs is the buyer's responsibility.
Yes — all 48 continental states, with tiered flat-rate freight from $300 up to $2,300 for hauls over 1,500 miles. Attachments ship free when purchased with a machine.
Backyard and gate-access digging, Trenching for irrigation, drainage, and utilities, Stump and shrub removal — those are the jobs it does best. If you are digging footings all day or loading trucks, step up to a diesel R13 or R15 — the R10's gas engine and 1,400 mm dig depth will slow a production crew down.