The Rhinoceros KS12-9 is a compact crawler mini excavator for tight jobs: landscaping, trenching, utilities, farm work, and small construction. Kubota diesel, swing boom, telescopic tracks, and pilot joystick controls. Sold and supported by NorthForest in Magog.
Why the KS12-9
Kubota 3-cylinder diesel
Swing boom for work along walls and fences
Expandable / telescopic undercarriage
Pilot controls
Compact body for gates and tight yards
CE / EPA certification on current builds
Quick-attach ready for buckets and a thumb
Typical specifications
Confirm against the unit you are selling.
Spec
Typical value
Model
Rhinoceros KS12-9
Type
Crawler mini excavator
Operating weight
about 1,080–1,200 kg
Engine
Kubota 3-cyl diesel (D722 / D902 by build)
Power
about 10–12 kW (14–16 HP)
Max digging depth
about 1,580–1,800 mm
Max digging height
about 2,620 mm
Max digging radius
about 3,135 mm
Track width
expandable, about 800–950 mm
Price
$15,580
Who it’s for
Contractors, landscapers, municipalities, and landowners who need a 1-ton class digger that fits where a mid-size excavator will not.
FAQ
Is the engine a Kubota?
Yes on the KS12-9 builds NorthForest lists (3-cylinder diesel). Confirm the exact code on the machine plate.
Will it fit through a gate?
The telescopic undercarriage narrows for access, then widens for stability. Measure your opening before you order.
What attachments?
Buckets, hydraulic thumb, and other mini-ex tools with the right coupler. Ask us what ships with the unit.
Is $15,080 delivered?
That is the listed price. Taxes and freight may be extra.
Parts and service in Canada?
Yes. NorthForest Magog plus the dealer network. Rhinoceros / Ken Stone manuals are available.
