Vermeer CX218 & CX219z

Sept. 28, 2010

The seven-model family of compact excavators ranges from 18 to 52 horsepower (all are equipped with Kubota diesel engines) and from 3,307 to 11,023 pounds in operating weight. The CX218 and zero-tail-swing CX219z have variable-width tracks, which extend from 40 to 51 inches. All models are equipped with an angled backfill blade that provides two positions (15 and 30 degrees) on either side of the centered position. Bolt-on blade extensions allow working at a greater distance from the ditch when backfilling.