13.5HP, 1 ton B&S Engine Mini Compact Excavator Micro Crawler Digger | AGT-H12 –

The AGT H12 is AGT Industrial’s foundational 1-ton mini excavator — the baseline compact gasoline crawler that established the platform on which the QH12, DM12-C, DM12X-C, and H15R all build. At 1 ton (2,200 lbs) and powered by the proven Briggs & Stratton XR 420cc engine, the H12 delivers straightforward, low-overhead excavation capability suited to residential property owners, hobby farmers, landscapers, and first-time equipment buyers who need a capable, portable machine without the added cost of swing booms, hydraulic thumbs, or pilot control systems. What the H12 offers that stands out even within the AGT lineup is its 3,400mm (134-inch) maximum ground reach — the longest of any standard-configuration AGT 1-ton machine — which gives it a disproportionately large working envelope for a sub-ton crawler. That reach advantage makes the H12 effective for loading operations, wide trench runs, and working across berms or material piles without constant repositioning. The 25.5-inch tail swing keeps the rear profile compact for residential and constrained-site operation, internal hydraulic hose routing reduces wear-point exposure during normal digging, and rear-access service panels keep routine maintenance accessible without disassembly. Joystick steering, a cushioned ergonomic operator seat, and an LED work light round out the standard equipment list. For buyers who want AGT’s most established, most parts-compatible 1-ton platform at the lowest entry point — without paying for features they don’t need — the H12 is the right starting machine.