Testing the Cheapest Chinese Mini Excavator!
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- had a chance to actually do some work with the chinese excavator!
it performs well, travel speed is slow, but it is not lacking power at all! for its size it has more than enough power to dig through tough ground.
just posted a video of me operating the same excavator but I put a TMK 150 tree sheer on it. absolutely mind blown with how productive these little machines can be at clearing land!!
They are nice machines for about half the cost. I purchased one about a month ago from Denny. I had mine shipped down to TX. It works perfect the work I do.
cool to see what you can do with a mini excavator! I have been wanting one as a personal one and seem like a decent machine for the money.
They sure are handy!
I’m use to the ISO pattern and the mini excavator that I bought was the opposite control that I’m use too. All I did was swap 4 hydraulic hose around and presto, the machine is digging the way that I’m use to.
Yup it’s not hard! Especially on a machine that is direct valve to cylinder for hoses. Sometimes
The pilot control machines you have to be careful switching lines it’ll act funny
Which hoses did you have to move around?
The directional arrows are a nice touch.
This dudes a better operator than agt had in the commercial for this thing!
And I’m running it on backwards controls hahahahh
Honestly, this is probably the nicest of these little machines I have seen yet. the controls seem nice and positive and smooth as well. That briggs is what? 9-10 HP? seems to be plenty of power.
It’s not a bad machine. Has a 14hp Briggs and almost too much power for its weight
this thig sucks . bang for the buck check out a sany
I believe they are 13.5 hp
13.50 hp
@@AbramsExcavating no such Thang as two mich power😂 put a 30 hp preditor motor on it for hobby lobby 😂
Ive been using a similar model to this for over a year now, no problems at all. I'm a landscaper and use it regularly, servicing was straight forward it has a kubota engine, so spares are easy to get.
Yep I feel like if you take care of it it should take care of you!
I shall stick to my 2008 Takeuchi. Burst hose is the only ever issue. 5600 hours and not a glitch.
Seems like good equipment for occasional use.
For sure!
Someone needs to do a 100 hour review or a 200 hour review I feel like these would give out easy under real heavy work and use
I think dig it Starnes did a 100hour review. My goal here was to still sell the machine. So I wanted to review and do some tests.
However I can say that the machine will literally fall apart. Most of the hardware is not torqued and loosens up haha
@@AbramsExcavating True, Mine has a diesel engine, the fueltank has already fallen off twice. bu the rest is holding up pretty good, we have hard soil with a lot of rocks, so far so good, Just installed a 10um return filter for the hydraulic oil. Biggest issue i had was a crack in the frame where the boom mounts to the machine (mine is different than yours). Btw i run it on used veggy oil.
I don't think they're intended for hard work, more suitable for a home owner with a big yard, or a landscape gardner on smaller jobs.
Not suitable for construction contractors, earthworks contractors etc.
Use the right tool for the job, you wouldn't use a claw hammer to break rocks... would you!?
@@esbrasill "rest is holding up pretty good".... but there is a crack in the frame. Well there you go.
we bought one of these machines and have used it for a year without any major problems - basically works well but you will find things it doesn't want to move because they are too heavy. some of the handy attachments are worth considering like the power thumb.
They are definitely solid little machines if you keep up on them!
I bought a diesel mini digger from a german importeur, i have 300 hours on it and works well. Yes, is loud, hydraulic controlled (no electronic) and it means non fine and exact, but with some practice is good. Spare parts are cheap and easy to repair. For me is just perfect. My lill' business is around garden, private street build and patios.
I feel like they could be good machines if you take care of them and pay attention to the mechanical side of things. But if you just run em they will have a short life
@@AbramsExcavating exactly. I change the engine oil every 100 hours and check the valves too, pump grease every 3 days operation and most important i run it at maximum a third throttle. Enought to for power, save fuel and have a smooth running engine
where do you get parts for these here in the states?
@@JoshuaRaygoza-b9j honestly there’s not many parts for this unit that you can’t find on Amazon or a small engine shop/hydraulic shop. Very basic machines
I've been looking for a provider for a few weeks now for DONWAY, LKR INDUSTRIAL, AGROTK and VICSEC mini ex parts with no avail. Thanks for the reply though.
I have 4 different welders. I think a machine like this, I could take on.
This machine definitely beats using a shovel lol
For sure!
I'd actually really like to get my hands on one of these to see how they work myself
You are going along pretty smooth for someone not used to those controls.
Thanks! Yea I’m pretty good at switching patterns but I always use what’s comfortable
So I got one Friday and swapped the hoses to sae pattern and swapped right travel with blade control now I can steer with one hand and work blade with other. I think I'm gonna love it and wouldn't have got it without watching you on this one. Thanks.
@@uleftmeout1755do you know where to find a diagram on how to switch the controls up like you did? Or does it just take some playing around to find the controls pattern that you like?
@@RealRionRedinger I knew the lever pattern so I changed the ones to make that happen. You can probably google the two popular patterns or make your own I suppose.
alot of the budget machines work well when they are new, the import thing is how fast they wear out, dealer support is also important, then price and availability of parts comes into play. you can always spot a throw away machine when they dont have a repair manual or one that has no parts list or part numbers!
Yea you can definitely tell this is not a professional grade work it hard every day machine, however it’s also at a much lower price point. It does have some manuals with it, how useful they are I can’t say but I feel this machine is simple enough that if you have any mechanical experience you would
Be able to keep it in service for a long time
@@AbramsExcavating basic model is easy to mod and repair. no complicated stuff.
There's nothing on these Chinese machines that aren't standard off-the-shelf parts. They simply cobble together cheap parts using dirt-cheap labor - there's entire cities who do nothing but specialize in building tens of thousands of these minis (and other equipment). The biggest issue with most of them is lack of hydraulic safety lock outs that prevent boom movement - if you touch controls and you've got boom in the air, it will come down. And since they are tiny, can easily knock control levers getting on/off the machine. Cab is just to keep sun/rain off - not a ROPs canopy.
I bought a 1.5t with a Kubota diesel, pilot controls, hydraulic lock outs direct from the factory. All-in, including shipping was $14K. Similiar size name brand machine is double, (although a lot more refined). Mine came with 3 buckets, ripping tooth, plumbed hydraulic thumb, auxiliary lines and an auger with two bits. Strong little machine perfect for home use/small farm - ripped out 36" pine stumps. Handy for getting in and around my garden without knocking anything down. Maybe a small landscaper or plumber might buy one for the occasional jobs but probably not durable enough for daily use (although buying two might be a reasonable option - could scavenge one for major parts after a few years if needed).
@@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb Was the one you bought an LTMG or similar? I'm thinking of purchasing a 2t kubota similar to what you're describing.
Yes these are definitely made for a homeowner not for making money with.
Look forward to seeing how long this machine holds up for you
I bought it to flip, sold a few months ago. But I’m sure if you kept an eye on things it would last. It you just used it it would literally fall apart. Lots of bolts loosened up on their own in the short time I owned it
@@AbramsExcavating So in other words: If what you are looking for is a light duty excavator, that you are willing to do meticulous maintenance on and never loan it to anyone who may inadvertently push its limits, if you can protect it from the elements and have faith that all the hydraulics will hold up, then this could be appropriate for you. Or, if all you want to do is dig a hole, throw money into it, you don't want to hire a professional *and* have no qualms about throwing lightly used tools away, then this could also be the tool for you. (?)
Pretty much nailed
It haha. I’d say life expectancy is less than 3 months if you do nothing but fuel it and run it.
BOUGHT 2 for my little farm and it was the BEST INVESTMENT
Great to
Hear!
I recently bought the QH12 .I also bought the hydraulic thumb kit and it has shipped but no delivery date yet. I also bought two of the 12V 8" fans for extra cooling of the engine bay.
My only complaint with the mini-ex is the rubber tracks tear up the yard here in Coastal South Carolina as it is 90% sandy soil.
Yes they are pretty aggressive treads but if you make long sweeping turns you can do alot less damage. This goes for anything on tracks just a tip!
I tried one out at the ritchie bros auction and was impressed with the digging force but the quality of things like latches,key switches and the paper thin sheet metal was disappointing
Yes it’s got good performance qualities. However I doubt it’ll last a long time
I was actually looking at the Ritchie Bros. ones that will be selling this Thursday. Is that the ones you tested out?
I bought 1 from Ritchie's today(Aus). I paid less than A$2000. Bargain.
I bought one for our self build and I love it
It’s definitely a useful little machine!
How much is it?
@@makincash3337 just sold this one for $9000
@@AbramsExcavating awesome congrats on your sale man!!-
@@makincash3337 thank you! I bought it kinda just to see what they were all about but also as a way to invest short
Term. I used the money to buy something pretty neat that I’m making a video on
They seem to exclusively being sold through auctions now for around $4-5k. Win for the manufacturer: no service or warranty needed
Pretty much
I was looking for reviews on these mini excavators and came across yours and have to say you are damn smooth operating that little machine for not being used to the controls. I have been looking at the Lanty which looks close to this machine. They are just available close by to me. Thanks for the good honest review.
Thank you! I wouldn’t say I’m ambidextrous on the controls but over the years I’ve been in enough
Situations where I have to run controls I’m not used to!
Glad the video was helpful to you! I had fun making it!
@@AbramsExcavating Sure was helpful. I am bidding on a new one right now. We will see how it goes..
Now you know damn well that thing ain't going to pick up that big ass boulder
Hello, hope you’re doing well. I watched about three videos on the excavator and the others said that’s all you gotta do is reverse the piping underneath and that way you can change the control. Hope this helps you
Yea I figured it wouldn’t be hard! I just didn’t bother switching it since I would be selling it. The guy I sold this too actually did switch it! Thanks for watching
Thanks! I was wondering.
I'd like to watch a video with an auger on one of the mini excavators to see what it can take to drill holes....thank you...
You did better on cat control than I do! ;-) I had about an hour on my buddy’s JD excavator. (Cat pattern ironically) and just couldn’t do it. I started on backhoes, and just never saw the advantage to the other pattern.
The heart of any excavator is the engine. Everything else is just metal, cylinders, pumps, dumps, and hoses - all of which come from China anyway. If the engine was a Chinese knockoff brand, I'd say it would fail. However, Briggs (thought mostly Chinese parts) have quality controls. They have a reputation to uphold. The last things to fail on these will be the motor.
But no big deal really..... $200-800 for a replacement if needed.
I have a machine like that, it just lacks a beer cooler for in the garden use
Perfect addition!
I am going to get something like this. Just for tinkering around my house.
I believe it would be a good fit for that!
Cat controls are SAE. John Deere controls are ISO.
The opposite I think. But they both switch-over so........
@@robertlipperd7352 You are incorrect. Cat has always been SAE with the ability to switch later on in years.
I stand corrected.
@@Detour73
Well done! It is made in China.
For this price, it is a good machine. You surely can get a decent one from China with more money
Thanks! Most people just knock it cause it’s made in china. Little do they know most of the big brands are made in china too! But I agree there are better models.
@@AbramsExcavating so are their Milwaukee and Dewalt cordless power tools.
@@AbramsExcavating few big brands are made in China - Korea, Japan, yes. That said, China makes hundreds of thousands of excavators (most brands you've probably never heard of).
Got one at auction for 4300. Saw several more +/- by 1k. Saw others online paying 7.5k. Good money at 9500.
Nice video! Thanks for the review
Thanks for watching!
Great video. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Mam taką koparkę TE10 EXCAVATOR Ships w każdym Chińczyku cieknie hydraulika.
There are some nicer models but they cost more. NUOMAN has a 2.7 ton machine that is very nice but cost around $18,000 which is still cheap compared to USA model. Also had Kubota engine.
Yea honestly I wouldn’t buy it to work with. If you needed a cheap machine for around the house this is it. But if you wanna make a living spend the money on a good used or better name brand machine. These will not hold up to long term heavy use
Hmmmm I'd almost like to try one out . Tempting to get one and bring it to alaska for atv and hiking trails
It would do well for small trail work. Cheap and effective
I've got one making its way through the Panama Canal on a container ship right now.
A thumb would really be handy.
looks more like a lawn ornament that you can pick your nose with in a pinch
Nailed it
如果加滿燃油，它能持續多久？
Awesome 👏
In comes a Cat6040 and picks up all
The dirt and this machine in 1 scoop 😂 all in all this little guy probably wouldn’t be bad for around the house and some odd jobs
The teeth position on that bucket seems odd. I usually see those installed on the inside of the bucket and it doesn't stick out the back of the bucket.
Yea I think they are on backwards. I keep forgetting to switch them hahah
There are other videos where the guys unbolted the teeth and then flipped 'em around. Usually the end result is the machine digs MUCH better.
I'm sure you could change a couple hydraulic lines to the control pattern. Most machines you can do that
yea I definitely could. I know my way around heavy equipment. However Im not going to change the lines because I dont plan to keep it.
Sounds like a pressure washer.
Hahah basically the same motor as one!
Still have the machine? Any thoughts to share now?
Nah I sold
The machine over a year ago.
Honestly it was built to the price point. If you expect a $25,000 machine you will be disappointed. But if you expect a brand new $5-7,000 machine you’ll be happy.
It’s cheaply built. The steel
Quality is cheap and the controls are a little jerky. But it’s better than a shovel and a rake and if you are mechanically inclined enough to keep an eye on things and repair/maintain it as you use it it’ll work well.
It’s not something I would take out on a job site to make a living. But if i needed something around my property and had no other equipment it would be a good
Choice
@@AbramsExcavating Fair and expected. Thinking a 1 or 2 ton machine would be helpful in my business. Sounds like a E10, KX008, or even E20 series would be a better idea used for longevity - which I expected, just curious. Thanks!
That thing makes my 304 look like a 336!😂 cool little machine for what you pay for it
yea definitely haha! i bought this one at auction for $6800 but you can get them cheaper direct through china. It was a last minute choice for me to buy it and i was already at the auction.
@@AbramsExcavating that’s awesome! Great for a homeowner who wants a little machine to toy with in the yard
That’s the exact place for this. I don’t think it’s suited for anyone trying to make a living with it
6800!? Where are you located? I just won one at auction for 3,500 brand new
@@AbramsExcavating right? Maybe if you work in tight areas often but that’d be a second machine to have
Can you put a auger attachment to it ?are they universal or it has to be specific ?newbie here.Thanks
Yes you can put an auger on it as long as it’s not too big. It has hydraulics to run it
@@AbramsExcavating you yhink it can run a 12 inch bit to dig holes ?or is that to much for the machine?
@@Thelastmistake I think it could probably handle it as long as you aren’t in super hard or rocky ground.
I have New 8 " augers for $700
Near where I lived, in England, there was a motorcycle training school with a small fleet of used Hondas. They bought a bunch of Chinese bikes because they were cheaper, new, than the second-hand Hondas. After a year of continuous breakdowns, some of them terminal, they sold the lot and went back to used Hondas.
Good luck.
Yea haha I bought this to flip it. It’s been gone for a few months now but I figured I’d make a video to show what it’s all about. Build quality isn’t great. But it is better than a shovel
How well does it do as a mini-dozer? Enough power to push much material?
So I can’t really say, I never use the blades on excavators to push material. I’m sure it would push loose material alright. Your biggest issue would be the machine only weighs 2200lbs so it’ll spin the tracks out pretty easy if you push too much.
I spread 6 yards of gravel with mine today.
That's close to a yard of concrete at 400 pounds per yard. Not to shabby.
Was honestly pretty impressed by the hydraulic power
You should have the blade on the ground behind you so it doesn't Rock back like that.
Blade out front is the best way for stabilizing.
Would this work on solid clay?
It has plenty of power, but doesn’t weigh a bunch. So I think that’s what would hurt your digging ability in hard ground.
@@AbramsExcavating OK thanks for getting back to me
My new one came set up with ASE pattern changing to ISO next week
Thanks looking at one now.
They are good machines for their cost!
these are just incredible for 5000 bux
They are a good buy for sure. And they keep getting cheaper! I’m tempted to buy another just to have
Isn't this the AGT 1 ton?? I thought that was made in like Illinois
I think I was the agt. And no definitely not made in Illinois Hahha
I like your machine
Thanks!
where do you get spare parts for it when something goes wrong? Thanks
Most parts are just common lawnmower engine and hardware. Anything major you are gonna have to either weld and machine yourself or I guess you could try the manufacturer but I’d have to guess you are on your own for the most part.
@@AbramsExcavating ok. Thanks
Hi, do you have a manual for this one?
If a professional is impressed I'm sold on the idea of having one. I can't afford one right now but I'll be looking at getting one next year maybe.
Oh, by the way, I'm in Thailand so I'm hoping it will be a lot cheaper to transport and import. Maybe the manufacturers have a depot here with excavators ready go!!
They can be purchased failry cheap direct from china, I wanna say around $4000
@@AbramsExcavating thanks for info, I skipped through the video and didn’t hear the price.
How does this compare to the ones attached to the tractor sub compacts?
So just about any excavator is going to dig and be more efficient than a tractor/backhoe. Just by general design they work better.
This little thing had some serious power for its size. I’d say it would out work a comparable sized tractor/backhoe
Thanks for making this video. I just Purchased a Typoon mini it looks identical . My fear is running it in 100 plus degree temperature it gets very hot . I m thinking of adding a hydraulic fan. What's your thoughts ?
A fan would probably be a good idea. These machines don’t have any sort of hydraulic cooler. So if you run them for any amount of time they will slow down as the hydros heat ho
My QH12 actually boils the fuel when it gets hot. Hydraulics are good but the engine vapor locks. Just gotta let it cool down then.
How did you go about getting this machine. Plus what was the total cost with import duties please.
I bought it at auction. Was $6500
You did fine running it
Are you set up ISO or SAE? I think mine is set up SAE, and I learned on a backhoe with ISO controls. I think I need to switch mine around.
It was set up as iso excavator control,
I believe sae is backhoe (John Deere sticks)
@@AbramsExcavating it was a Deere backhoe
A good machine to dig a grave.
Your own when your old lady finds out you bought one!
Can the controls be turning around easy l run tractor backhoe? Just wondering if it’s the same thing
You’d have to switch hydraulic lines to get to a backhoe pattern. Not hard to do just have to switch 4 lines around
this actually looks like a good example of this model, I have one that looks identical to this, with a different name on it - built like absolutely garbage, wired by a 4 year old who was told how to wire electrical by a color blind man.
This one’s not far off hahahaha
Do you think it would dig up Bamboo?
It might. Definitely has enough power!
I bring these 1 ton Excavator into Texas once a month.For 10,500 I can sell you one with a Hydraulic thumb,Hydraulic oil cooler,extra 8" Utility bucket,quick change and Auger
Sorry but I paid a lot less than that.
Yes you did but you didn't get any of the necessary extras.Not having a Hydraulic oil cooler means your Excavator will not work well in heat.You also didn't get a Hydraulic thum to grab things.And all the different attachments that you can't get.Well that makes your Excavator unable to do alot of jobs its capable of.Im offering different Buckets and an Auger.
@@dirtpro2781 listen, I know what these machines cost brought in from china. I’ve been in contact with multiple producers. I have zero interest in selling these units. They are good for the money but they are not good enough machines to run all day long.
I do not need any more of these Chinese machines. I’m glad I was able to show this one off and test it out. I’m also glad I was able to sell it to someone that would be able to
Use it.
Ok that's understandable.I was just putting a plug in for people that need parts and attachments for the mini 1 ton.Yes they are cheaper when ordered from China but a person is stuck when they need parts or attachments.Thats why dealers like me sell for a bit higher.We help our customers keep these minis running.That AGT you purchased has no support from AGT Industrial.I couldn't get a bucket from them lol
@Abrams Excavating why did you remove the thumb?
I need on bud. How much was this. I debating between this and a towable one. Thanks for the video
Hey I bought this at auction all said and done with tax and fees was around $7500
@@AbramsExcavating thank you
How easy is it to get repair parts for this thing?
All the parts are standard hydraulic items. Nothing here is really special that you couldn’t order online or your local hydraulic shop couldn’t get
The worse part of this machine is the Koop engine. Spend extra an get a Kubota engine
Do you think you could dig a house footer with one of these?
I mean anything is possible if you have the patience and time. But I think it would
Be a little
Small for that job. Much quicker with a bigger machine
How do you buy something like this? I'm in Georgia.
They show up at auctions frequently. But I’m sure you could buy off the supplier directly. Much cheaper if
You don’t mind the wait
Ok the bes kualiti enjen..
Id take one I mean it would beat my ole hand shovel
For sure!
So these are the same as groundhog brand?
similar but not the same. there are a few companies that make these machines. they are all basically the same but have slight differences mostly in the body work
@@AbramsExcavating so mechanically they're the same? Reason for asking there's so many out there it's confusing. Here in lower Michigan I find very few to go and test out
Yes I believe mechanically they use the same “driveline, pumps motors etc”
I don’t care where it comes from or how ugly it is as long as it gets the job done and it’s reliable enough it’s good for me!! Thanks for the video!👍🏽🇦🇺
That’s right!!
Hello, What is the setup of this machine. Is this Dual Pump? Does it have the transmission cooler option? Is this a 1 Ton Machine?
One pump. No cooler. 2200lbs
Do the tracks extend to better stabilize it?
No
From aliexpress?? Price?
No I bought it at auction about a year and a half ago. Paid $5500
You can buy them now off marketplace from a bunch of different vendors for around 4500-6500
Can it push over small trees? I'm clearing a driveway with some uneven ground and some smaller trees, it was logged in the past.
It could probably handle smaller stuff like 4-6” the biggest issue is it doesn’t weigh a whole lot. So you don’t really have much weight to push against the trees with.
Seems like a cool machine with good power for the price. I like others wonder just how long it would last if someone did use it say once a week for a day to dig? Too bad it doesn’t have a Honda engine. However I just hate the thought giving China any of my money because it could be made in America and Support 🇺🇸, instead of communism!
Bring back made in U.S.A. manufacturing again! Thanks for the nice video
✌️😎👍
Yes I hated buying Chinese but I know my money went to a local guy who sold it at auction. I’d say if you kept up on it it would last awhile
How good is it on hills and side
Great video!
Thank you!
This machine is made by me.
Chinese Engineering
Built to last (2 years)
did he say $9400?
Just remember this video is over a year old. I bought this machine for 5500 at auction and sold
It for $9500.
Now you can buy them for like $4500 at auction
Music ruins tractor videos!!!!!!!!
How long can you sit with your feet turned 90 degrees?😃
not long hahah!
Where did you buy the excavator?
At an equipment auction
I think if you pulled the chunk of concrete right up against your blade and then rolled it so it was sitting an its edge you would have had a better perchous and the centre of gravity would have been more in your favour , then by crowding the stick and lifting the blade , you would have had enough clearance from the ground to move it around , great little digger !!!
yea Im sure I could have done it that way but I was trying not to scratch the machine all up since I planned to sell it.
You said it has Cat controls can't you just change some hoses around to change it to Deere?
Yea I could of easily done that. But I was planning on selling this and a lot of
Guys run cat here. The guy I sold it to actually did switch it to deere
How about how to service it.
Diesel?
Gas 14hp
How tall are you? I'm thinking about these but I'm worried i may be too tall for it.
I’m 6’4” it’s small but not awful
@AbramsExcavating I'm 6 5 soooo. Thanks
I wish you had a thumb on it.
Has one. But I took it off to dig