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Yuchai Americas U18 Excavator: Compact Power for Precision Work
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Yuchai U18 Excavator

Improvements in Over 80 Details:

  1. Euro V / Tier 4 Engine (Yanmar Engine)
  2. Telescopic Chassis
  3. Low Fuel Consumption
  4. Swiftly Detachable Canopy
  5. Easy Maintenance
  6. Rubber Tracks
Yuchai Americas U18 excavator with extended arm and bucket, showcasing compact design and versatility for -scale construction projects

Adaptability

Upper arm, deflection, tailless, interchangeable track, more than 40 kinds of attachments, two columns canopy & four columns canopy & cabin interchangeable.

Improved Stability

Internal pipes, cast steel end, telescopic chassis.

Improved Comfort

High back seat, improved control system.

Yuchai Americas heavy-duty diesel engine, showcasing internal components and mechanics

YANMAR engine

  • Engine power reserve increased by 30%
  • Power/Speed 14.5/2400 (kW/ RPM)
  • Engine with muffler. Aluminum, oil-dispersed, water-dispersed parallel radiator.
Yuchai Americas hydraulic pump and valve body assembly, showing intricate mechanical components for heavy machinery

Load sensitive system

  • The movement is light, swift, powerful, coordinated and efficient.
  • Moreover, the load sensitive control system has lower power consumption and higher efficiency than conventional hydraulic system.
  • High efficiency and low power consumption save fuel and reduce heat of hydraulic system.
Yuchai Americas excavator undercarriage with track width measurement of 1440mm and track length of 1890mm

Telescopic chassis

  • The chassis can narrow to 43 inches at the narrowest, extend to 55 inches, and can pass through narrow passages.
Yuchai Americas excavator track assembly, featuring heavy-duty rubber treads and steel undercarriage, showcasing durable construction equipment components

Interchangeable track

  • Rubber tracks are standard version. Rubber tracks and steel tracks can be Interchanged without support wheel.

Yuchai Excavators: American-Grade Quality, Globally Recognized

Since 1989, Yuchai Heavy Industry has been pioneering the excavator market. As first company to produce and export excavators worldwide, we’ve grown to become the country’s largest manufacturer and exporter of compact excavators.

Why Choose Yuchai?

  • 30+ years of engineering excellence

  • Cutting-edge technology backed by national high-tech enterprise status

  • Rigorous quality control meeting international standards

  • Competitive pricing without compromising on performance

  • Robust after-sales support and parts availability

Experience the Yuchai Difference Join countless satisfied customers across the globe who trust Yuchai for their excavation needs. Our commitment to innovation and quality ensures you get a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solution for your projects.

Yuchai Excavators: Built on Tradition, Engineered for the Future

Logo of Yuchai Americas featuring a red stylized Y symbol, YUCHAI in large dark gray letters, YUCHAI HEAVY INDUSTRY in er text below, and AMERICAS in the top right corner.

Full Pilot Control

Upper arm, deflection, tailless, interchangeable track, more than 40 kinds of attachments, two columns canopy & four columns canopy & cabin interchangeable.

The Boom Can Be Deflected Left and Right

Maximum left deflection angle of boom is 70°. Maximum right deflection angle of boom is 60°. It improves the flexibility of the excavator bucket, reduces the working space, so that the bucket can rotate when the machine body and boom remain stationary.

Interchangeable

Two columns canopy → four columns cabin. The cab is interchangeable.

Versatile Attachments for Any Job

Transform your excavator into a multi-purpose powerhouse with our extensive range of attachments:

  • Hydraulic hammers for demolition.

  • Specialized buckets for various materials.

  • Quick-change systems for rapid tool switching.

  • Wood grapples for forestry applications.

  • Precision grab pliers for delicate handling.

  • Clearing buckets for landscaping.

  • Clamshell buckets for bulk material handling.

  • Drilling tools for foundation work.

  • Lawn mowers for vegetation management.

With over 40 key configurations available, your Yuchai excavator adapts to diverse job sites and tasks. From construction to landscaping, demolition to agriculture – one machine, endless possibilities.

Boost your productivity and expand your service offerings with Yuchai’s comprehensive attachment lineup.

Yuchai Americas excavator attachments including auger, grapple, bucket, and hammer, showcasing versatile tools for construction and demolition

Specification

Excavator Model – U18 Imperial Units Metric Units
Basic parameter
Machine weight 3,968 lbs (canopy) / 4,409 lbs (cabin) 1800 kg (canopy) / 2000 kg (cabin)
Bucket capacity 0.065 yd³ 0.05 m³
Width of bucket 18.5 in 470 mm
Performance parameter
Engine model Yanmar 3TNV76 / 3TNV80F Yanmar 3TNV76 / 3TNV80F
Engine power 19.4 hp/2400 rpm / 20.4 hp/2500 rpm 14.5 kW/2400 rpm / 15.2 kW/2500 rpm
Max. Gradeability 30° 30°
Max. digging force of arm 2,136 lbf 9.5 kN
Max. digging force of bucket 3,866 lbf 17.2 kN
Traveling speed 1.2/2.5 mph 2.0/4.0 km/h
Max. hauling force 4,946 lbf 22 kN
Slewing speed of platform 11 rpm 11 rpm
Operating parameter
Max. digging height 142.3 in 3615 mm
Max. digging depth 90.6 in 2300 mm
Max. digging radius 162.4 in 4125 mm
Max. digging radius on ground level 159.8 in 4060 mm
Max. dumping height 98.4 in 2500 mm
Min. slewing radius 66.5 in 1690 mm
Max. vertical digging depth 75 in 1905 mm
Max. dozer blade height 9.6 in 245 mm
Max. dozer blade depth 9.6 in 245 mm
Transportation dimension
Overall length 147.6 in 3750 mm
Overall width 42.5 in 1080 mm
Overall height 92.5 in (Canopy) / 93.1 in (Cabin) 2350 mm (Canopy) / 2365 mm (Cabin)
Other Parameter
Width of undercarriage 42.5~55.1 in 1080~1400 mm
Length of track 62.4 in 1585 mm
Width of track 9.1 in 230 mm
Height between undercarriage and ground 5.7 in 145 mm
Height between platform and ground 18.3 in 465 mm
Platform tail turning radius 27.6 in 700 mm
Length to center of rollers 48.4 in 1230 mm
Fuel tank capacity 6.6 gal 25 L
Hydraulic oil tank capacity 5.7 gal 21.5 L
Track gauge 33.5 in / 46.1 in 850 mm / 1170 mm
Working Pressure 3,481 psi 24 MPa
Ground Contact Pressure 4.4 psi 30 kPa
Arm length 37.4 in 950 mm
Boom length 71.9 in 1828 mm
Steering head angle 60° (L) / 55° (R) 60° (L) / 55° (R)
Flow rate 16.3 gal/min 61.6 L/min
Illustration of a red and white Yuchai Americas tracked excavator with extended arm and bucket, positioned diagonally within a circular frame on a light background.

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