AHM Corp · AX-16S · 23 HP B&S Mini Excavator with Retractable Undercarriage

Retractable Undercarriage 37″–47.2″ · 23 HP · 3,260 lbf · Pilot Lock Switch

AHM AX-16S Mini Excavator

Name: AX-16S | 23 HP B&amp;S Engine Mini Excavator with Retractable Undercarriage
SKU: EXC-1603-A1&SER-FKLT-US-[gslily]1+1
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23 HP B&S — Retractable Tracks 37″–47.2″ — 3,260 lbf Force — Hydraulic Pilot Lock

A 23 HP compact excavator purpose-built for tight access — with a retractable undercarriage that adjusts from 37″ (narrow access) to 47.2″ (maximum stability). The AX-16S delivers 3,260 lbf of digging force, 70.7″ dig depth, and a hydraulic pilot lock switch that prevents accidental movement when not in operation. Built from steel with all-terrain rubber tracks for any surface.

Retractable Tracks

37″–47″

Adjustable Width

Narrow to 37″ for tight access, expand to 47.2″ for maximum stability on site.

Digging Force

3,260

lbf (14.5 kN)

23 HP B&S engine delivering 3,260 lbf — substantially more than the 13.5 HP AX-12 series.

Pilot Lock Switch

Safety

Hydraulic Lock

Hydraulic pilot lock switch prevents accidental control activation when the operator is not seated.

Max Dig Depth

70.7″

1,795 mm / 5.9 ft

Deep reach for foundations, utility installation, and trenching on restricted job sites.

B&S 23 HP

Briggs & Stratton 23 HP (17.2 kW) — Gasoline · 3,260 lbf (14.5 kN) digging force · Retractable undercarriage 37″–47.2″ · Hydraulic pilot lock switch · 7 L fuel tank · 1.5 L/hr consumption · High-flow attachment ready

23 HP

B&S Engine

3,260 lbf

Digging Force

70.7″

Max Dig Depth

948 kg

Net Weight

Retractable Undercarriage — Adjust Width to Match the Job

Narrow — Tight Access

37″

940 mm

→

Wide — Maximum Stability

47.2″

1,200 mm

Retract to 37″ to pass through gates, doorways, narrow alleys, and tight garden access points. Expand to 47.2″ on site for maximum stability during excavation — the wider the stance, the more stable the machine under load. No tools required to adjust.

Key Features

Retractable Undercarriage — 37″–47.2″

The AX-16S’s defining feature: a retractable undercarriage that narrows to 37″ for tight access through gates, doorways, and confined site entry points — then expands to 47.2″ on site for maximum stability during digging. The wider stance dramatically improves machine stability under load compared to the narrow transport position. No fixed-width compromise.

23 HP — 3,260 lbf Digging Force

B&S 23 HP (17.2 kW) gasoline engine delivering 3,260 lbf (14.5 kN) of maximum bucket digging force — the same output as the AX-16. Handles compact clay, hardpan, and medium-hardground conditions with authority. More power than the 13.5 HP AX-12 series for heavier excavation tasks.

Hydraulic Pilot Lock Switch

Dedicated hydraulic pilot lock switch prevents accidental control activation when the operator exits the seat or pauses operation. Locks the entire hydraulic system in place — no unintended boom or bucket movement. A meaningful safety upgrade over machines without a hardware lock mechanism.

Hydraulic Joystick Controls

Smooth hydraulic joysticks for precise handling with reduced operator fatigue. Responsive and accurate control for both delicate positioning and demanding excavation tasks — including for less experienced operators new to mini excavator operation.

High-Flow Attachment Ready

Enhanced hydraulic system supporting high-flow attachments — augers, rippers, and mulcher heads (not included). The 23 HP engine provides sufficient power for sustained attachment operation at full hydraulic demand without performance degradation.

70.7″ Dig Depth & 114.2″ Reach

1,795mm (70.7 in) of maximum digging depth and 2,900mm (114.2 in) of ground reach — with a 62.8 in maximum vertical digging depth for straight-wall trench work. Covers the full range of residential and light commercial excavation depths.

Full Specifications

Engine

Engine Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Rated Power	23 HP (17.2 kW)
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Fuel Tank	7 L / 1.8 gal
Fuel Consumption	1.5 L/hr (0.4 gal/hr)

Undercarriage

Track Width — Retracted (Narrow)	37 in / 940 mm
Track Width — Extended (Wide)	47.2 in / 1,200 mm
Track Material	All-Terrain Rubber

Performance

Net Weight	948 kg / 2,090 lbs
Max Load Capacity	264.5 lbs (120 kg)
Max Digging Force	3,260 lbf (14.5 kN)
Max Digging Depth	1,795 mm / 70.7 in / 5.9 ft
Max Vertical Digging Depth	1,595 mm / 62.8 in
Max Dumping Height	1,505 mm / 59.3 in
Max Digging Radius	2,900 mm / 114.2 in
Max Slope Grade	30°