All-new D-Series mini excavators from New Holland bring flexibility to tight spaces
The E42D and E50D mini excavators feature zero tail swing and long arm options for maximum versatility
New Holland Construction has ushered in a new era for its mini excavators. The new D-Series mini excavators and its first models, the E42D and E50D mini excavators, are built to elevate an excavator operator's work on a job site with power, performance, and comfort.
For this new series, New Holland Construction has brought the design and manufacturing of its excavator line fully in-house. The result is a more capable, versatile machine tailored for construction crews, landscapers, utility contractors, and municipalities looking to do more with a compact framework.
Performance and job site efficiency in a compact frame
Designed to manoeuvre across a variety of work sites and tasks, from municipal utility work to agricultural trenching to commercial landscaping, the D-Series delivers ample performance in tight quarters. With zero tail swing, long arm options, the choice of steel or rubber tracks, and a two-way or six-way blade with standard float function, these machines offer flexibility across industries and operating environments. The E42D and E50D models are equipped with dual auxiliary hydraulic lines and an optional third high-flow line, allowing for precise flow control of energy-intensive tools like mulchers through the cab's interface.
The D-Series is powered by a Stage V-certified FPT engine with durability, low emissions, and fuel-saving features such as Eco Mode, auto idle, and a reversible cooling fan to keep radiators clear and engines running at optimal temperatures. For contractors and operators, serviceability is a key component to consider with mini excavators. The D-Series includes a tipping cab/canopy for full hydraulic system access, as well as three large side and rear panels that offer fast access to key service points.
Each model arrives ready to run several attachments like hammers, compaction plates, grapples, and mulchers. In addition, the units are available with factory-installed couplers, buckets, and thumbs. The D-Series also comes standard with a free five-year telematics subscription, enabling remote monitoring of machine health, diagnostics, and service needs.
Elevating operator experience in the E42D and E50D cab
The cab environment is where the D-Series shines. Available with a four-post ROPS/FOPS canopy or a fully enclosed cab, both configurations are packed with comfort and safety features. In the cab, operators will find a fabric pneumatic suspension seat with automatic weight control, height-adjustable armrests, LED lights, manual or automatic climate control, plus six directional vents and intuitive joystick-mounted controls that move with the seat for smoother, more precise operation over uneven terrain.
Additional cab features include a sliding right-side window, overhead-opening front window, radio and speakers, rearview mirrors, front wiper/washer, USB and 12V charging ports and bottle holder. A seven-inch color LCD display provides real-time feedback on coolant and hydraulic oil temperatures, fuel levels, engine RPM, machine hours, and DPF regeneration status. Safety-focused details include a rearview camera, control cut-out lever, manual/auto idle settings, RPM hand dial, a 2-inch seat belt, emergency exit hammer, and keyed locks common to the ignition.
"The D-Series represents a new era for New Holland Construction excavators: Built by us, for our customers, with every detail focused on operator experience, performance, and job site efficiency," says Dan Kakareka, product manager for New Holland Construction North America. "This is the result of what we heard from customers and operators about what they need in this class size. A machine that works harder, handles better, and keeps operators comfortable all day long."
"We designed the E42D and E50D to deliver every time customers fire them up, but we're not stopping there. This is the first step in the evolution of our D-Series mini excavators. More sizes, features, and power are on the way as we expand the lineup," Kakareka says.
The first D-Series mini excavator making a public appearance will be the E42D at the 2025 Farm Progress Show, August 26-28, in Decatur, Illinois, where it will be on display in the New Holland booth.
