KIOTI Mini Excavators Have Arrived in Vernon BC – Meet the MX350A, MX350AE & MX570A

If you're looking for a mini excavator in Vernon, BC, there is a new option worth taking a serious look at.

KIOTI has officially entered the mini excavator market with the new MX Series, bringing the same value-focused philosophy that made KIOTI tractors and compact construction equipment popular into the excavator world.

The new lineup includes the KIOTI MX350A, MX350AE Extended Arm, and the larger MX570A. From landscaping and utility work to property development, agriculture and commercial excavation, these machines cover some of the most useful sizes in the compact excavator market.

And in typical KIOTI fashion, they come with an impressive amount of equipment already included.

At Timberstar Tractor in Vernon, BC, we're excited to bring the new KIOTI mini excavator lineup to contractors, farmers, landscapers, municipalities and property owners throughout the Okanagan and Interior of British Columbia.

A Mini Excavator That Comes Ready to Work

One of the biggest differences with the new KIOTI MX Series isn't something hidden deep in the specification sheet.

It's everything you don't have to add afterward.

KIOTI developed the MX Series around a heavily equipped standard package. Depending on the model, the equipment includes features such as a hydraulic thumb, mechanical quick coupler, heavy-duty angle blade, auxiliary hydraulics, two-speed travel, work lights and a comfortable enclosed cab.

KIOTI specifically designed the MX Series around this jobsite-ready approach rather than requiring customers to build up a basic machine with a long list of additional options.

For an owner-operator, contractor or acreage owner, that matters.

A hydraulic thumb dramatically increases what you can do with an excavator when handling rocks, logs, demolition material and brush. A quick coupler makes switching attachments faster. The angle blade adds another level of usefulness when backfilling trenches, shaping material or performing finish work.

Instead of simply buying an excavator, you're getting a machine equipped to start doing real work.

KIOTI MX350A – Compact Size, Serious Digging Ability

The KIOTI MX350A sits in the popular 3.5-ton mini excavator class.

It uses a 23.2 horsepower Yanmar diesel engine and has an operating weight of approximately 8,510 lb. More importantly, it combines that manageable size with some impressive working specifications.

The MX350A can dig approximately 10.1 feet deep and develops around 4,946 lbf of arm digging force.

That makes it an excellent size for jobs such as:

• Residential excavation

• Landscaping

• Drainage and trenching

• Irrigation installation

• Retaining walls

• Small foundations

• Farm projects

• Acreage development

• Fence and property work

• General contractor work

The MX350A also uses a zero-tail-swing design, helping the operator work close to buildings, fences, retaining walls and other obstacles without having the rear of the excavator swinging far outside the track footprint.

For many customers searching for a mini excavator in Vernon, this may be the sweet spot: compact enough to move between smaller jobs while still having enough size and hydraulic capability to accomplish serious excavation work.

KIOTI MX350AE – More Reach and More Digging Depth

Need a little more reach?

That's exactly what the KIOTI MX350AE is designed to provide.

The MX350AE is the extended-arm version of the 3.5-ton machine. It uses the same 23.2 horsepower Yanmar diesel engine, but its longer arm increases maximum digging depth to approximately 11.3 feet.

Operating weight increases to approximately 9,105 lb, while arm digging force is approximately 4,002 lbf.

That extra reach can make a noticeable difference when digging drainage systems, deeper trenches, utilities or working from one side of an obstacle.

It also means you can often excavate a larger working area before having to reposition the machine.

The MX350AE uses a reduced-tail-swing design, balancing that additional reach with compact dimensions for confined jobsites.

If you're comparing the MX350A vs MX350AE, the decision largely comes down to priorities: choose the MX350A when maximum compactness and zero-tail swing are important, or step into the MX350AE when additional digging depth and reach will make you more productive.

KIOTI MX570A – Step Up to the 5.7-Ton Class

For larger projects, the KIOTI MX570A makes a substantial jump in capability.

This 5.7-ton-class mini excavator is powered by a 48 horsepower Yanmar diesel engine and weighs approximately 13,076 lb.

Maximum digging depth reaches approximately 11.5 feet, while arm digging force increases to around 6,744 lbf. Rated lifting capacity over the blade at the specified test position is approximately 7,194 lb.

The MX570A is the machine we'd look toward for customers regularly tackling heavier work such as commercial landscaping, construction, larger property development, farm excavation, material handling and more demanding trenching.

It retains a compact reduced-tail-swing configuration while adding significantly more hydraulic capability and machine weight than the MX350 models.

For contractors who want a mini excavator that can still fit into relatively confined spaces while providing substantially more digging and lifting ability, the MX570A fills an important spot in the lineup.

Strong Hydraulics and Serious Digging Performance

Horsepower only tells part of the story with an excavator.

Hydraulic performance is what translates the engine's output into digging, lifting and attachment performance.

The MX Series uses variable-piston hydraulic pump technology designed to provide smooth, consistent hydraulic response. KIOTI emphasizes simultaneous hydraulic movements and precise control as key parts of the MX Series design.

The MX350 machines offer up to approximately 26.2 GPM of pump flow, while the larger MX570A steps up to approximately 40 GPM.

That hydraulic capability becomes particularly important when you're grading, digging and repositioning simultaneously or running hydraulic attachments.

A good mini excavator should feel predictable and controllable instead of making the operator fight the machine all day.

That's especially important for contractors where a smoother machine can directly translate into faster cycle times and better finish work.

Built Around the Operator

Productivity isn't just about digging force.

Spend eight or ten hours inside an excavator and operator comfort becomes just as important.

KIOTI equipped the MX Series with enclosed cabs, climate control and operator-focused features. Air conditioning and Bluetooth audio are available as standard equipment across the lineup, while suspension seating helps isolate the operator from vibration. The MX570A takes the cab another step further with features including an upgraded air-suspension seat, heated seating and an advanced monitor.

Good visibility, comfortable controls and a well-designed operator station reduce fatigue over a long workday.

Whether you're a contractor putting hundreds of hours a year on the machine or a property owner spending an entire weekend digging, that makes a difference.

Maintenance Shouldn't Be a Project of Its Own

Equipment earns money when it's working.

That's why KIOTI also paid attention to everyday service access.

The MX Series provides access to commonly inspected components including the engine oil dipstick, fuel filter, fill ports and air cleaner, helping make daily inspections and routine servicing more straightforward.

Easy maintenance access might not be the feature that sells a machine during the first five minutes of a demonstration, but it becomes considerably more important after years of ownership.

Machines that are easy to inspect are more likely to get inspected. Machines that are easy to maintain are easier to keep working.

Which KIOTI Mini Excavator Is Right for You?

The three machines give buyers some very useful choices.

Choose the MX350A if you want a highly maneuverable 3.5-ton mini excavator with zero-tail swing, strong digging performance and a compact footprint.

Choose the MX350AE if you like the size of the MX350 but want additional digging depth and reach for trenching, drainage and utility work.

Choose the MX570A if your jobs regularly require greater lifting ability, hydraulic performance, machine weight and digging force.

There isn't one model that makes sense for every operator.

The right excavator depends on what you're digging, how you're transporting it, the attachments you'll be running and the space available on your typical jobsite.

That's where buying from an actual equipment dealership can make a difference.

Looking for a Mini Excavator in Vernon, BC?

If you've been searching for a mini excavator for sale in Vernon, BC, the new KIOTI MX Series deserves a spot on your list.

The combination of strong digging performance, generous standard equipment, comfortable operator stations, useful hydraulic capabilities and straightforward service access makes these machines particularly interesting for contractors and property owners who want a lot of excavator for their investment.

And you can buy one locally.

Timberstar Tractor is your local KIOTI equipment dealer in Vernon, British Columbia, serving customers throughout the North Okanagan, Central Okanagan, Shuswap and surrounding Interior BC communities.

Whether you're looking for a 3.5-ton mini excavator in Vernon, a compact excavator for landscaping and acreage work, or a larger 5.7-ton machine for construction and commercial use, we can help you compare the MX350A, MX350AE and MX570A and determine which machine best fits your work.

Come see the new KIOTI compact construction equipment lineup at Timberstar Tractor.

Timberstar Tractor
7861 Highway 97 North
Vernon, BC
250-545-5441

KIOTI Mini Excavator Frequently Asked Questions

How deep does the KIOTI MX350A dig?
The MX350A has a maximum digging depth of approximately 10.1 feet.

How deep does the KIOTI MX350AE dig?
The extended-arm MX350AE reaches approximately 11.3 feet, making it a strong choice for deeper trenching and drainage projects.

How deep does the KIOTI MX570A dig?
The larger MX570A provides approximately 11.5 feet of maximum digging depth.

Does the KIOTI MX350A have zero-tail swing?
Yes. The MX350A uses a zero-tail-swing design. The extended-arm MX350AE and larger MX570A use reduced-tail-swing designs.

Do KIOTI mini excavators come with a hydraulic thumb?
A hydraulic thumb is part of KIOTI's extensive standard-equipment approach on the new MX Series, along with features such as an angle blade, mechanical quick coupler and auxiliary hydraulics.

Where can I buy a KIOTI mini excavator in Vernon, BC?
Timberstar Tractor in Vernon offers KIOTI compact construction equipment and can help you select the MX Series excavator that best matches your application.