Minidiger MD-1
Also listed as Minidiger MD1, Mini Diger MD-1, МД-1, Мінідігер МД-1, Минидигер МД-1
500 kg1,102 lbOperating weight
6 hp4.5 kWEngine power
1,700 mm5 ft 7 inDig depth
1,340 mm4 ft 5 inWidth
160 bar2,321 psiWorking pressure
1,700 mm5 ft 7 inHeight
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About the MD-1
The MD-1 is a towable excavator with mechanical front stabilisers, adjustable in three positions. It is distinct from the tracked MD-3 and MD-4. The manufacturer describes a towing provision for movement around a worksite.
Specifications and design details: Minidiger manufacturer catalogue, checked 16 October 2026. Differences from seller listings are noted above.
Fix a problem 6
Cranks but won't startFuel filter, glow plugs, safety lever
Hydraulics slow or weakFluid, filters, relief valve
Cold-weather startingBattery, fuel gelling, warm-up
Tracks keep coming offTension, idlers, sprockets
Upper won't swing or clunksSwing motor bolts, gear, grease
Jerky or twitchy controlsThrottle, springs, flow controls
All troubleshootingSpecifications
- Machine weight
- 500 kg (1,102 lb)
- Overall width
- 1,340 mm (4 ft 5 in)
- Overall height
- 1,700 mm (5 ft 7 in)
- Overall length
- 2,400 mm (7 ft 10 in)
- Max digging depth
- 1,700 mm (5 ft 7 in)
- Engine power
- 6 hp (4.5 kW)
- Engine
- Four-stroke diesel
- Boom swing
- 180°
- Working pressure
- 160 bar (2,321 psi)
- Country of manufacture
- Ukraine
- Machine type
- Towable excavator
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Mods for the MD-1
All modsOperator cooling fanAdd a 12 V fan to move engine heat and fumes away from the seat.Fuel tank relocation & extra capacityMove a hard-to-reach tank or add capacity so you refuel less often.ThumbAdd a mechanical or hydraulic thumb to pick up rocks, logs and debris.Quick hitchSwap buckets and attachments in minutes instead of driving pins.Seat upgradeSwap the thin factory seat for a padded or suspension seat with a lap belt.LED work lightsAdd work lights for early starts, late finishes and dark sheds.
