MISC #21 - Unboxing the Nuoman NM-E08 excavator
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
- I've been meaning to import an excavator from China for quite some time and earlier this year I finally got around to it.
I opted for a really small machine on purpose as I want it to be nimble and able to get to areas a bigger machine can't.
It is really tiny though! It's not as much a mini excavator as it is a micro digger.
This is just a first quick look after unboxing the machine and I will get back to you with a more in-depth review, as well as videos of the different projects I'll be undertaking with it on my property.
As always, a very big thank you for watching. Comment, share, like and subscribe to help the channel grow.
All music taken from the RUclips Audio Library.
This is just a quick first look. I will be showing more of the attachments and the machine in upcoming videos.
Whats the website you bought from? I been wanting to do this but I'm afraid of scams
The awnings off the garage doors...very cool
Great Job Martin, you will be a pro in no time. You will really come to enjoy this machine. Very versatile
Thanks Doug, appreciate it!
Looking forward to seeing you show more videos about our machines in the future.👍👍👍
How much is the does this cost shipped to a port in Texas USA? How do I order one? Might be interested in a bigger model though. 😊
Use steel washers in the fittings to reduce the size of the hose openings for the boom hydraulics....will reduce the speed, and make it less twitchy.
Your right and they sell them at Tractor Supply
Thanks, that's a good idea. I'll be sure and try to test that out.
Or turn down the throttle
@@MartinNr5 or just put a flow control valve for the twitchy cylinders, it allows you to adjust flow rate to speed up or slow down flow.
It came with a lot of attachments .... Good for a homeowner , nice little toy.
Hi Gary. Yes, it's much more useful than one might think initially.
Very cool little machine
Thanks. It's really neat and surprisingly capable for its size.
There is probably nothing wrong with the boom. Once you get used to operating all the controls like you're part of the machine, you will be lifting the boom while pulling the arm in, and curling the bucket all at the same time. This will result in less hydraulic pressure because you'll have like 3 valves open all at once, might even be running the turn table and swinging at the same time, and when everything slows down from that drop in pressure, you will be happy the boom still lifts the dirt out of the hole quickly. Sure it's jumpy with every valve closed and peak full pressure at the hydraulic system, but i bet with some more action you'll get used to it. Not to mention breakin in. Everything is tight cuz it's new, that won't last forever.
Hi Brett! Thanks for the thorough feedback, and I was hoping for the controls to "settle in" but unfortunately they never did. Not even when I use all the controls at the same time does the boom really work as well as it should. If this would've been the only issue with the machine I would've taken the valve block apart and see if there's anything I could do to fix it but as you can see in my one year review of the machine (ruclips.net/video/gFAkF2i16hw/видео.html) the machine isn't worth the effort unfortunately.
Thanks for posting, look forward to see how it does for you
On that light 💡switch suggestion is to use🤔 Velcro two-sided. Tape not going to last🕵️ too long
Agree about the music, the video is good on its own. I watched it in complete silence.
I just ordered the NUOMAN NM-E15 - I'm a bundle of nerves as to what to expect ;-)
I'm sure you'll have a ton of use of the machine. Mine wasn't all I had hoped for - check my review for details (ruclips.net/video/WNJ9VKQUmrc/видео.html) - but it's none the less been extremely useful.
Well watt you can do is put a Buffa fitting in the lift cylinder and that will slow the oil down to a manageable speed lol ...how much did it cost and did it come with all those attachments thks ..
Thanks for the feedback. The flow limiter I've mounted on the line does pretty much what you describe but the problem is that the valve block is so bad that it doesn't really matter. I have a whole video where I unbox it: ruclips.net/video/WNJ9VKQUmrc/видео.html
If you use a small piece of plywood for your light switch . You can attach it to the cage with zip ties . Just drill some holes to run the ties through . Or you could use a service box . ( Plastic electrical box )
A little excavator, a bit bigger than this one and also with wider tracks, would be so handy on the farm. The price of a new Japanese excavator can’t be justified. So the choice would come down to a cheap Chinese or a second hand Japanese excavator. Although there is a lot of dislike for cheap Chinese machines at least they give us a choice. Choice is good.
Hi Karl! I totally agree, and there are good machines from China but it's a lot harder to sort the wheat from the chaff so to speak. Thanks for watching!
This guy and and what he is wearing is every squeaky door and rusted hinges worst nightmare! ITS SUPERDAD
Haha, thanks Martin! That gave me a laugh. :)
wait... are you wearing ear muffs for ripping off that paper thin wood?
Question In your unboxing of hammer attachment what is the little black air tank for?
The mount for that light switch , you could always bend it to about 45* and then put the switch back in ? then you shouldn't hit your knee on it.... and remember to change engine oil after maybe 20-30 hours of running in. Thanks for the video
Thanks for the feedback, appreciated!
Can I ask how tall you are? I am 6’2”. I am looking to purchase one of these, but concerned I may not fit safely. Thanks!
If you are having trouble with the teeth on your buckets. You should try to turn them around. I think that if you would ever want to consider raising the rops,canopy. You could put some more metal on the rops.
Hi William, and thanks for the reply. I've heard the same from others but so far they're working well enough for me to abide by "If it ain't broken, why fix it?" :)
it really looks like it needs more couterweight. its walking on the front off the tracks even without load
Hi Josh. It's not as bad as it looks back to front, it's side to side that you need to be careful as it's as narrow as it is. Thanks for watching!
Excellent information
Glad it was helpful!
Do you have a link or info on where you purchased it from? Did I miss that information somewhere?
I bought in on Alibaba.com from Nuoman, but watch my follow up review for more info on the machine. In this case it's very much "you get what you pay for." ruclips.net/video/gFAkF2i16hw/видео.html
Ear muffs for a screw gun? All that gear on his pants to open a box. Lol, this guy is a riot
Well, with 20+ years of tinnitus I do what i can too keep what hearing I got left. And, funnily enough, I wear these pants when doing other things besides opening a box. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching.
Total jackass
Seat on the machine when operating it, you dont stand on the side when using it.
Anyone else pretend it is them unboxing it and get overly excited? No, just me then 🤣
Feel free to live vicariously through me. 😁
Brilliant video thank u
I have watched two videos by other people that bought mini excavators made by the same company. The teeth on the buckets are flipped over and are on the outside of the bucket. They are supposed to be on the inside. Check out a video by Dig_It_Starnes. He owns a large company and seems to know what he is talking about. He has a video Part II where he shows how the bucket teeth should go.
I saw that as well.
I must say the attachments appear to be very heavy = good
Hi, and thanks for the feedback. Yeah, I've seen that as well but I still haven't seen "the science" behind that statement - and I haven't been bothered to sit down and think about it long enough to figure out what actual difference it does. :)
It look nice, How much did you paid?
Hi Oscar.
The excavator was roughly 6000 USD with import fees, shipping, and insurance.
when he went for that dry dirt with that wide bucket I had to chuckle. Aint gonna happen.
Haha, yeah, that was just a test to see if I could get the machine to do what I wanted to. Which I barely could. :)
Thing needs a counterweight to be more stable when operating of anything weld a 100 pounds or so to back of it second thing is it really that weak and wouldnt even move those rocks out the dirt when you're operating it do you have the throttle all the way up cause if not that will also cause the controls to jerk on smaller machines I've noticed
Hi Nina!
I was contemplating adding a counterweight, but I don't know the tolerances of the material and welding so I'm reluctant to put more stress on it before I've done some more research.
It's a lot stronger than I show in this video, I'm simply inexperienced with the machine. I have some material that better shows off what it can do but I haven't had time to post it yet.
@@MartinNr5 I got ya yeah a 100 pounds I think would be good and would make huge difference
@@ninaallen7849 do you work for Hightop?
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Cut those long levers down and it will help with the jerky motion. Try running it with your hands half way down like by where the bends are
Thanks for the suggestion Neil. I've found that it's a balance of having enough leverage to open the valve and having less motion when actuating the valve. In the end the valve blocks are unfortunately of such poor quality that it doesn't matter much how I use the controls.
Hi, thanks for sharing the experience. If you do not mind, can you tell what was approximate shipping costs? I am from neighboring country, and want to know how much it costs it to get from china to this region.
Then, when I got this, shipping was only 3-400 USD but that has increased a lot due to the pandemic. The factory will always quote you the shipping cost from port to port though.
I live on 1.65 acres and have a bad heart so the drainage ditches that I spend most of my summer digging out and being ready for the winter could be done in a couple of days and I will get to see my grandsons start school you see I was a work workcoholic and wore out the ticker
Hi Darron! Sorry to hear about your ticker, I hope you get to see your grandsons for a long time to come.
The first bucket you put on is not for digging
Adjust the hydraulic pressure , that will take the touchiness out of the valves ! Wow that’s small ! Cant see much use for it except maybe gardening or landscaping small jobs !
Hi Dave. I later added controls to adjust the pressure specifically to the boom but that doesn't really help. Adjusting the pressure from the pump to the entire valve block assembly results in the rest of the controls being to slow to be useful, unfortunately.
It is a very small machine but I'll be posting much more content that I haven't had time to edit due to work where I show what you can and can't do with it so feel free to check in at times, or subscribe ;), to see it in action.
Hey, I’m really interested in buying one like these, does it really works in rocky places? Thanks.
Hi Adriano. I'm not exactly sure I know what you mean by working in rocky places but the machine is quite nimble and can traverse any type of surface. The machine is too small to hammer tougher rocks like granite but works great for shale, limestone, and other softer types of rock. Hope that helps. :)
Nobody wants to put the price? I googled and cost from $8k to $12 k but would be nice to see the total cost with shipping
Would rather have a used mini for that price
Damn can save 8k but getting a shovel, probably work faster as well!
Hi AJ.
No, this machine is a lot cheaper than that. Here's a link to the factory where I got mine. nuomanm.en.alibaba.com/productgrouplist-909730178/All_models.html?spm=a2700.shop_index.88.11
This is a remarkably capable little machine. It won't move mountains but for its size it's stronger than one might expect.
funny video thanks man LOL.
the tracks can widen, I see it unstable
No where you bought it from link to buy it cost of it just playing with it.
This is probably the best small excavator I have seen, as far as the finish, the attachments and design goes. But I am really worried about it's stability. The track & "wheel" base is FAR too small for peace of mind. I would rather have the same tools on a farm-tractor. Those are pretty stable.
Yeah, it's very nimble and can go almost everywhere but the price you pay for it is stability. You need to be aware of that or you'll get into trouble. Thanks for watching!
Where did you buy this from I want to look in to getting one myself
Hi Casper. This is from China, via Alibaba.
This thing is seriously cool! That tilt bucket is amazing! A little diy modifications and you’ve got a very neat and fun little machine. How much?
Thanks! There is a lot of potential in it.
I paid roughly 6000 USD with shipping, import fees, and additional minor costs.
That’s awesome!!! Nice work!! Like you said. Lots of potential there! I still can’t get over that tilt bucket. Super cool 🤘
can that thang actually dig or is it just made to play in the sandbox type of thang??
It digs very well. I have more material of me running it, but I haven't had time to edit and post it. I'll do my best to get that done.
Thang would probably tip right over if it had the balls to ever get a full bucket. Looks fun but good ol 20$ shovel will get a job done quicker
E08 or E10?
hay que hacer varios moviemientos a la vez
Will you show the auger at work?
Yes, I should have some material where I use the auger. I just have to find the time to edit and post it.
Where do you buy replacement parts when needed?
Hi Ron! Some I got from the factory in China, others I buy locally. It's mostly standard parts and the stuff that isn't standard I can replace as the machine is so simple to work with.
Whoa whoa.. wait a sec...
Is that the bear grills knife I seen you holding for a second there...
Orange and grey... Lol . If so I have the same
Sorry, no, this is a cheapo store brand knife. :)
Sounds like Norway?
Not that far of, Sweden. :)
@@MartinNr5 I'm currently in the process of importing one to Norway. Was it a lot of extra costs besides import tax, in Sweden?
@@OlesMusic We actually don't have specific import tax in Sweden for goods from China, "only" the VAT.
The company that helped with the actual import charged a fee for that, and then there was the transport from the harbor to my property, but those are to be expected.
@@MartinNr5 Okay. I just watched your review and I must say I'm a little concerend about the quality. I bought the e10, so I'm hoping it's a little bit better buildt.
Check to see if the hydraulic lines are hooked up to the right gates. Had a machine that drove to slow and the boom and bucket was fast. The lines were wrong on the hydraulic manifold. Meaning the boom was supposed to be on the lines to run the tracks
Thanks for the suggestion but as these lines are connected directly to the valve blocks they really can't be connected incorrectly. I was planning on doing what you suggest as a test to identify the problem (valve block, cylinder, etc.) but the machine isn't really worth the effort (check out my one year review here for more info: ruclips.net/video/gFAkF2i16hw/видео.html).
Du skulle behöva göra en uppförljning nu när du haft den ett tag! Bra video!
Hej Anton!
Det kommer jag absolut göra, jag skall bara hinna med. Har massor med material där jag använder grävaren men har inte haft tid att redigera det än. :/
Do you or anybody know if different engines make a difference. Mine is giving me option of Koop, Euro 5, and EPA engines. Do you or anyone know which engine is strongest? Please and thank you
I think you need to select the engine that will be let into your country.
The koop would not be allowed in the USA, the euro5 is likely for Europe? And EPA is the US engine. Every country has their own emissions laws.
@@guyina4x499 thank you very much
Hi, and sorry for the late reply. guyina4x4 summarized it perfectly though and it's advisable to read up on what's allowed as it's quite the hassle to have to change it afterwards.
I realy enjoyed the video but the music drove me mad so volume off but nice bit of kit.
Hi Kelvin. Yeah, it's too loud in the mix, I agree. Thanks for the feedback!
I could really use one of these. Maybe I missed it but how much did you pay for it as well as shipping?
Back when I got it it was 3760 USD from the factory, I'm not sure what it costs now though and you'd have to add shipping and import fees based on where you live. As I live in Sweden my shipping cost probably isn't relevant.
Thanks.
You're welcome!
I would'nt want to work around this machine,to jerky to my liking,and also you could of left your commentings longer so that we can read them properly.thanks.
Hi Michel.
You shouldn't really work around any machine but yeah, this is a very simple machine that takes some getting used to. I can operate it a lot smoother now.
Thanks for the feedback, I'll try and leave my comments on for longer.
Could you explain the import process and purchase process
Sorry Luis, that's way out of my scope. Also, this is in Sweden so it might not even be of use to you.
High center of gravity for such a small foor print, no wonder it is so unstable. Seeing your green, better use a healthy dose of caution. Watching you made me nervous.
Maybe a full face helmet to go with the rest of your PPE.
Hi David.
Thanks for the concern and I was quite cautious when I started operating it. I've gotten a lot better with it and knowing its limitations.
What are you wearing??? Your boy scout pants....
Man, you need to try harder if you want to troll me.
How much did you shell out delivered and all ?
I live in Sweden so I can't give you a useful answer, unfortunately.
Does this have a Diesel engine in it?
Chinese version, Koop engine
@@dougmiller7643 , so is it a Diesel or not? I'm not familiar with a koop engine.
Yes it is a Diesel
@@dougmiller7643 thank you.
7 months now, any more videos on the machine?
He's still digging the same hole I would assume
@@Crushup1 HAHAHAHAHAHAHa
Hahaha, that got a proper laugh out of me. 😁
Sorry but works been killing me. I'm editing more videos and hope to get back to posting soon.
Kan du inte göra mer videos med grävaren? Vad betalade du och var beställde du den? Själv i tankar att köpa en
Tjena! Jodå, jag har mer material jag bara inte hunnit redigera och posta. Här köpte jag den: nuomanm.en.alibaba.com/, betalade ca 60 000 kr ink. moms, frakt, tull, m.m. Det är dock mycket dyrare nu mtp pandemin.
Bought my boys small motor cycles and four wheeler's and they came packaged better than this thing came . But this thing would be perfect for my needs it is cool. lol
Yeah, that was the bare minimum of packaging. It's a very neat little machine, as long as one understands its limitations.
@@MartinNr5 Could you give a ballpark around how much shipping was? And if you had to have it shipped from port separately. Because i found one at a good price was wondering if shipping was gonna kill the price, Ohh and it comes with a trailer.
@@jeffsharp9824 I live in Sweden so I don't think shipping cost is the same, and it's a lot more expensive now due to the effects of the pandemic.
When I got the quote from the factory the shipping cost from port to port was included though. I had to ship it from port to me.
How much is that little tractor digger?
Hi Frank. Back when I got it it was 3760 USD from the factory, I'm not sure what it costs now though and you'd have to add shipping and import fees based on where you live.
Loose the music !
Thanks for the feedback. I won't get rid of the music though as that's how I want my videos to be edited.
Lower the volume of the music would be a lot better
Tight the music !
Great video. But please next time. No music 👍
Hi Happy.
Thanks for the feedback but this is how I edit all my videos as I think the music adds to the experience.
lower the throttle to jerky
I ordered one of these. They were selling 60 units on a flash sale. Delivered i paid $109.00 through ebay. We will see if i get it??? Dont know if it had all the attachments??
100 bucks for a excavator? Thats a scam buddy.
Yeah, I hate to say it but either that or you bought a toy. :/
Can you show me some projects your doing with your excavator
Hi David!
I absolutely will post more projects, but I've not had time to edit and post the material I have. I'll try and find som time.
Thanks for watching!
I wonder what an American made one would have been like. I know more money, but if it was how would we have designed it differently.
7000£
It's called a shovel and you can buy one at any hardware store, Walmart, DG, pretty much anywhere. Will cost about 20 bucks and get the job done 100x faster than this turd
Well, I'll be posting more videos where I do some actual work with it. Feel free to check those out to get a bit more insight into what the machine can and can't do. :)
How much did it cost?
Roughly 6000 USD with all fees.
Doesn’t look very safe the whole machine is to jerky and looks more complicated than a regular excavator I think if it had wider trac system it would be better just my opinion
Hi Mark. It's actually a very simple machine but the quality of the controls are very uneven and rough. I got a narrow machine on purpose as it can get to places a bigger machine can't but you need to be aware of the fact that it tips easier than a wide machine. i have a review of the machine on my channel now if you want to know a bit more about it. Thanks for watching!
U needed to show us you getting on after moving the seat back all the way... To show us the change.. for taller ppl
Hi! I'm going to post more videos where I do some actual work in the machine but the machine is usable with the seat all the way back, although that brought with it some other issues. Check my review video for more details. ruclips.net/video/WNJ9VKQUmrc/видео.html
Chinese plywood=Cardboard lol
Yeah, this was really cheap. :)
@@MartinNr5 Yeah lol. That plywood they use on the crate is hilarious though🤣. Machine looks great for the price
@@AshtrayAnnie What`s the price?
@@AshtrayAnnie how much did it cost you if you don't mind me asking
@@ronniestarling8518 it's not mine. I was just commenting. I just googled the price
I dont understand why anyone buys these things. By the time you pay for all the shipping, machine, fees, insurance, you name it, for a few grand more you can get a well used real mini.
I had bad luck with this NUOMAN company, manufacturer's mistakes, soft metal of the thumb, tracks keep ripped, very bad customer service, i serviced it more than i used it, all of that suffering under 22 houres of use
Sorry to hear. It's a cheap machine for a reason and material choice seems to be a common way to save money.
I got a 1 ton from this company, loose screws, weak metat in hydraulic parts, keep bending and braking, the worst customer service, the crate came destroyed and missing the Auger motor, just a horrible experience
That thing doesn't just look like a pile of krap it just is.Ya get what ya pay for!
You certainly do. This was the cheapest machine I could find.
Two words: pilot controls.
For the small additional cost, upgrade to a pilot control machine. It's especially useful for novice operators.
Very surprised that single-banger Koop meets Euro emission standards and is allowed to be imported. But I vaguely remember Norway isn't part of the Euro zone (it's all so muddled). Regardless, it's obnoxiously noisy and I'd never own a machine with such a engine, however cheap.
Hi Arthur. Thanks for the feedback, appreciated!
I agree get rid of the music, it takes away from your presentation which is great! Thanks
Hi Gary. Thanks for watching and thanks for the suggestion. The music is absolutely way too loud in this clip so although I keep the music - that's just how I prefer to edit my videos - I have reduced the volume significantly.
@@MartinNr5 keep up the good work!
@@garyfahs6422 Thanks Gary, appreciate it!
My God what a joke the tread should be four times longer than they are....I guess you could always drive some stakes in the ground and run chains over to it to keep it from flipping over...
Be great for planting flowers
Haha, exactly. These super small excavators are jokingly called "rabattkrafsare" in Swedish, meaning roughly "garden bed scratchers" translated verbatim.
Children will love it to play in the sandbox I can't see any other used for it than a child's toy
Hi John. I'm currently editing a bunch of videos where I put it to work. Feel free to check them out to see if they might change your mind. :)
why do people feel they have to play music , if i played it would be M MANSON would everyone like that ?
Thanks for the feedback. This is how I edit my videos as I think that the music adds to the experience.
I think you might need seat belt
Hi Richard! I was considering it but I figured I'd be better off jumping off the machine than risk getting stuck under it if I use a seatbelt. Still not sure which option is to prefer to be honest.
I would like to buy a forklift from Alina a but who can you trust
I JUST BOUGHT A FORKLIFT YESTERDAY AND IT IS COMING TO NEW ZEALAND FINGERS CROSSED LOL
Du behövde något att lyfta av buren med! Kanske in liten grävmaskin eller liknande…🤣
Haha, ja nu har jag ingen ursäkt till att inte fortsätta köpa fler maskiner. ;)
I clearly have no damn life I sat here and skipped around on a 30 minute video to watch this guy unbox and put together a fucking toddler play toy
that's a cute $1,000 play toy though
Hi! Thanks for watching. I'll be posting more videos where I put the machine through the paces so feel free to check those out to see what it can and can't do.
It is cute though. ;)
Zip ties
Not a very reassuring strong roll bar
Holy shit what a contraption i think i woud rater use a shovel
Believe me, unless you have arms, shoulders, and a back of steel you'd rather use this for a majority of your shoveling work. :)
Take the weight off from it it will come apart
Głośne i nie nadające się zupełnie do niczego. Szkoda na to jakich kolwiek pieniędzy
This is the shittyest machine I have even seen. Sounds honorable wow good luck
It does sound honorable!
looks like crate fell of truck
Yeah, it got crushed during transport. :/
Looks like the crate was made of Birch Bark.. More Chinese quality.
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