Born to dig....AND a whole lot more! It didn't take long to make the leap from “new kid on the block” to the recognized leader in compact excavators. But that's always been the mission for Gehl, now offering the most complete line of compact excavators in the business. More models. More choices. More performance. More value. There's a unit for any application, any jobsite. Take a look. It's here.

Gehl Compact Excavators are ready to work. They provide high-performance with variable-capacity hydraulic pumping power, while saving on fuel, maintenance, wear and tear. All Gehl Compact Excavators share the same standard features, including:


  • High-output, high-torque engines - to supply extra power where and when it's needed
  • Uncompromised operator comfort - for hours of fatigue-free operation
  • Advanced, well-balanced hydraulic system - to allow simultaneous hydraulic functions without the loss of power or speed, and higher flow means improved digging and cycle times
  • Standard auxiliary hydraulics - to power attachments for versatility and expanded capability
  • Zero-Tail-Swing Maneuverability (Models 383Z, 503Z & 753Z) - the superstructure rotates entirely within the tracks without overhang, allowing operation close to obstructions without compromising site lines
  • Industry-exclusive house leveling (Models 223 & 373) - to enable digging vertical trenches without benching or filling, and to perform better on side-hill applications
  • Hydraulically dampened drive levers and pedals - to ensure precise handling for total control
  • Independant boom swing, rubber tracks and dozer blade - standard on all models up to 12-ton
  • All Gehl excavators provide the added benefit of increased capabilities, due to a wide array of attachments: hydraulic hammers, earth augers, grapple buckets, trench fillers and more!


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Model 153
Specs At A Glance

  • Model 153
  • To get things done faster, you need a machine that is as versatile as it is powerful. That’s what you get with the Gehl Compact Excavator Model 153. Loaded with hydraulics to adjust to your needs and work site conditions, the Model 153 will
    get the job done.

  • Dig Depth (mm): 7'2"/7'9" (2185/2380)
  • Net Power (kW): 23.7 hp (17.3) @2200 rpm
  • Op. Weight (kg): 3,759 lbs (1705)
  • Height: 7’10” (2380)
  • Width: 3’3” (990)
  • Length:12’6” (3810)
  • Model 223
    Specs At A Glance

  • Model 223
  • Not all job sites are created level. But with the house leveling on the Model 223, you’ll be able to dig vertical trenches, even on side-hill applications—no benching, no filling.

  • Dig Depth (mm): 8'1"/8'7" (2480/2617)
  • Net Power (kW): 18 hp (13)
  • Op. Weight (kg): 4,447 lbs (2017)
  • Height: 7’11” (2395)
  • Width: 3’3” (990)
  • Length: 13’1” (3990)
  • Model 303
    Specs At A Glance

  • Model 303
  • No need to sacrifice precision handling and maneuverability to get the power of a bigger machine. Gehl Compact Excavator Model 303 gives you more power, while offering the same hydraulically dampened drive levers and pedals found in larger
    units, for complete operator control.

  • Dig Depth (mm): 9'1"/9'11" (2769/3025)
  • Net Power (kW): 29 hp (21.5)
  • Op. Weight (kg): 6,875 lbs (3119)
  • Height: 7’10.5” (2388)
  • Width: 4’10” (1473)
  • Length: 10’4” (3150)
  • Model 353
    Specs At A Glance

  • Model 353


  • Increase productivity with the improved control layout and the larger operator station on the Gehl Compact Excavator Model 353.

  • Dig Depth (mm): 10'7"/11'7" (3226/3530)
  • Net Power (kW): 32 hp (23.7)
  • Op. Weight (kg): 7,715 lbs (3500)
  • Height: 7’11” (2407)
  • Width: 5’4” (1619)
  • Length: 13’2.5” (4026)
  • Model 373
    Specs At A Glance

  • Model 373
  • The Gehl Model 373 is a mid-size excavator with the power to handle full-size jobs. With more attachment options, the Model 373 suits all types of applications.

  • Dig Depth (mm): 10'3 "/11'2" (3124/3417)
  • Net Power (kW): 32 hp (23.7)
  • Op. Weight (kg): 8,215 lbs (3726)
  • Height: 8'3" (2521)
  • Width: 5'4" (1619)
  • Length: 13'3" (4026)
  • Model 383Z
    Specs At A Glance

  • Model 383Z
  • The Gehl Model 383Z features zero-tail-swing maneuverability without compromising operator comfort or service access. The 383Z has the largest operator's compartment in its class and the innovative tiltable cab provides excellent service access.

  • Dig Depth (mm): 11'0" (3360)
  • Net Power (kW): 28.8 hp (21.0) @ 2400 rpm
  • Op. Weight Cab w/AC (kg): 8,002 lbs (3630)
  • Op. Weight Cab Canopy (kg): 7,826 lbs (3550)
  • Height: 8'2" (2500)
  • Width: 5'8" (1740)
  • Length: 15'9" (4800)
  • Model 503Z
    Specs At A Glance

  • Model 503Z
  • Zero Tail Swing. What more do you want in a compact excavator? How about power, stability and maneuverability? The Gehl Model 503Z has that too. It’s all you need in
    one machine.

  • Dig Depth (mm):11'9"/12'8" (3570/3870)
  • Net Power (kW): 38 hp (28.2)
  • Op. Weight (kg): 10,582 lbs (4800)
  • Height: 8’5” (2570)
  • Width: 6’6” (1990)
  • Length: 17’3” (3150)
  • Model 603
    Specs At A Glance

  • Model 603
  • Feel confident in tight spaces with independent boom swing and a full panoramic view from the operator’s cab. Take the Model 603 to more places with the new shorter tail swing.

  • Dig Depth (mm): 12'7"/13'7" (3845/4140)
  • Net Power (kW): 57 hp (42.5)
  • Op. Weight (kg): 12,566 lbs (5700)
  • Height: 8’5” (2570)
  • Width: 6’6” (1990)
  • Length: 19’ (5800)
  • Model 753Z
    Specs At A Glance

  • Model 753Z
  • Not only can you work in tighter spaces thanks to the zero tail swing, you can tackle more jobs with their wide selection of attachment options. Equipped with standard dozer blade and rubber tracks, the Model 753Z is ready for anything.

  • Dig Depth (mm): 13'3"/14'2" (4030/4320)
  • Net Power (kW): 57 hp (42.5)
  • Op. Weight (kg): 16,193 lbs (7345)
  • Height: 8’9” (2665)
  • Width: 7’7” (2300)
  • Length: 21’3” (6480)
  • Model 803
    Specs At A Glance

  • Model 803
  • More power, more versatility, more operator comfort, less overhang. The Gehl Model 803 offers more of what you want and less of what you don’t, thanks to the shorter tail swing.

  • Dig Depth (mm): 14'1"/15' (4290/4580)
  • Net Power (kW): 57 hp (42.5)
  • Op. Weight (kg): 17,548 lbs (7960)
  • Height: 8’11” (2710)
  • Width: 7’7” (2300)
  • Length: 21’7” (6570)
  • Model 1202
    Specs At A Glance

  • Model 1202
  • The last thing you want is a machine that lacks the extra power, speed and maneuverability needed to get the job done. Some tasks simply call for everything
    you have. That’s why we designed the Model 1202 with everything you need.

  • Dig Depth (mm): 14'8" (4480)
  • Net Power (kW): 90 hp (67)
  • Op. Weight (kg): 25,397 lbs (11,520)
  • Height: 9'2" (2790)
  • Width: 7'10" (2400)
  • Length: 23'3" (7087)

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