CF Industry QK16R Mini Excavator Specs

The CF/CFG Industry QK16R is a compact mini excavator designed for landscaping, trenching, drainage, farm work, and property maintenance. Common configurations feature a 15 HP 420cc RATO gasoline engine, hydraulic thumb, auxiliary hydraulics, rubber tracks, and front backfill blade. Current dealer listings confirm these features on QK16R machines.

Engine

Engine: RATO 420 / R420 gasoline
Displacement: 420 cc
Power: 15 HP on commonly advertised units
Fuel: Gasoline
Cooling: Air-cooled
Starting: Electric & pull start on equipped units
Single-cylinder design

Operating Specifications

Specification	Value
Operating Weight	Approx. 2,100–2,300 lbs.
Bucket Capacity	0.016 m³
Maximum Digging Depth	65 in. (5'5")
Maximum Digging Height	94.5 in.
Maximum Dump Height	65.7 in.
Maximum Excavation Reach	118 in. (9'10")
Swing Speed	0–8 RPM
Gradeability	30°
Bucket Digging Force	7.2 kN
Arm Digging Force	4.6 kN

The QK16R factory-style manual specifies a 1,650 mm digging depth, 2,400 mm digging height, 1,670 mm dumping height, and 3,000 mm maximum excavation distance.

Dimensions

Specification	Value
Overall Length	109.6 in.
Overall Width	38.1 in.
Overall Height	84.4 in.
Track Distance	29.9 in.
Minimum Ground Clearance	3.9 in.
Tail Swing Radius	31.5 in.
Track Width	Approx. 7 in.
Backfill Blade Width	Approx. 39 in.

The compact 38–39-inch overall width makes the QK16R useful for working in areas where larger excavators have difficulty maneuvering.

Features

15 HP gasoline engine
420cc displacement
Hydraulic thumb
16–17" digging bucket, depending on configuration
Auxiliary hydraulic lines
Third auxiliary hydraulic valve on equipped units
7" rubber tracks
Front backfill/dozer blade
Pilot controls on equipped machines
360° house rotation
Work lights
Canopy
Electric and pull start on equipped units
Battery shutoff switch on some configurations

Attachment Capability

The QK16R can be configured to work with attachments including narrow buckets, grading buckets, augers, rippers, rakes, grapples, quick hitches, and hydraulic accessories.

Quick Specs

15 HP • 420cc RATO Gas Engine • Approx. 2,100–2,300 lbs. • 65" Digging Depth • Approx. 118" Reach • 38–39" Overall Width • Hydraulic Thumb • Auxiliary Hydraulics • Rubber Tracks • Front Backfill Blade • 360° Rotation

The CF Industry QK16R Mini Excavator is a compact machine well suited for trenching, landscaping, drainage, fence work, small excavation projects, and farm or acreage maintenance, especially where its narrow width and hydraulic thumb are useful.