Head to head
R10 vs R13
Is 160 mm of extra narrowness worth the price gap?
| R10 | R13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | 1 t | 1.2 t |
| Operating weight | 978 kg | 1,165 kg |
| Max dig depth | 1,833 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Width | 912–1,212 mm (adjustable) | 750–990 mm (adjustable) |
| Engine | Kubota | Kubota |
| Price | $13,499 | $17,999 |
Verdict
Both dig about 1.8 m and share the same attachments. The R13 PRO narrows to 750 mm against the R10's 912 mm, and that 160 mm is the difference between fitting a new-estate side path and not. If you measure your access and it is under a metre, the R13 PRO is the machine. If you have a metre or more, the R10 does the same work for less.
R10 is best for
- First-time owners on suburban blocks
- Reticulation, garden beds and paving prep
- Soakwells and shallow footings in sand
R13 is best for
- Tight side access on 2000s and newer estates
- Vineyards, orchards and market gardens
- Owner-builders on small infill lots