As you get more experienced on that digger you look to be enjoying it more and more. That certainly was a big brute sized stump you dealt with, bet you're glad you got a machine with a thumb on it. Good videos.
I like that your main hydraulic cylinder is on top. I can see where it could easily be damaged if it was on the bottom even with a guard. I am looking at a 2.5 ton machine to use for land clearing after watching this it is now a requirement for me
Thank you for posting videos of your LTMG 2 ton. I've been looking at buying one through Alibaba, but I'm concerned about the reliability and ability to get it serviced if something breaks. Have you had any quality issues with yours? How do you plan to have it repaired if something breaks? Do you have a local repair center that would be willing to work on the machine? Thanks in advance!
Hmm how do I start; I may make a video addressing your questions and some others I've had. But in the meantime. I find this machine very reliable, not one single issue, good engine is the key (Kubota Diesel or Yanmar), the rest is just hydraulic lines and a pump and 2 drive motors basically not much to these really. If you are a business that uses an excavator every day to make your living then this is not for you. If you have a business that may only need a machine a couple times a month than this is a good way to do it. Rental places sometimes their machine is out, and you might have to chase around to find one to rent. If for just personal use than these are great deals. If your mechanically inclined and can wait a month for a certain part then your good, I have a 2008 bobcat tracked loader I do all my own work and I buy Chinese aftermarket parts for it, my machine (bobcat) has never been to a dealer. There are videos on how to fix anything all over RUclips. So, it's not an easy question but choose a large Chinese manufacturer like LTMG that make lots of different types of equipment and they are sure to be around for a while for parts support.
@@doylemaintenance great perspective! Thank you! I'm looking at an LTMG 3.5 ton for personal use. We bought 60 acres on a mountain and we need to fix the dirt road, burry some water tanks and some electrical conduit, and level some spots for trailers. The quotes I got for some of the work was way out of my budget and got me thinking about buying an excavator and doing the work myself. I'm not in a rush, so I figure it's fine if it takes me 2-3 times more hours to do the work than a hired professional. Great to hear that you haven't had any mechanical issues. A guy in the UK bought an "upfront" mini and the metal undercarriage split apart with less than 200 hours. 😮 I made me concerned that all Chinese minis might be cheaply built. Regarding routine maintenance, are you able to buy all the filters, grease, etc that you need online? Thanks!
@@forestbaker2905 ya that's Nick. That's a 1 ton machine with gas motor. Very light duty. The 3.5 should be alot more robust for you It takes about 20 hours of use to get good at it. I'm sure I can get filters online its a common Kubota engine Mine came with a set of spare filters from LTMG
I'm really enjoying your videos. Thanks for posting them. Moving that big stump was very impressive. I have a Chinese one ton, and it's impressive what it can do, but for my property I think I need something bigger. I was trying to decide if a 2 ton would be enough or if I should be looking at a 3 ton or even bigger. Your video has got me thinking a two ton would be strong enough. My only remaining concern is about stability. I know bigger machines are more stable on slopes. I'm on the side of a mountain and my one ton doesn't feel really stable going up or down steep slopes. Have you had a chance to use yours on slopes? If so, how does it feel? Does it feel tippy or pretty solid? Thanks, and keep posting videos.
I'm happy with mine, I think if funds weren't an issue a 3.5 ton machine would be ideal size wise, stability, strength, and you can still tow it around with a 7-ton trailer with a pickup. Personally, I don't think a closed cab is worth it. So that can save some money. If you don't ever need to trailer it around the big 30-ton ones go pretty cheap but they won't sip fuel like these small ones.
Thanks for the video. Any idea what that big stump weighed? Also, what do you think is the biggest diameter log you can grab with that bucket and thumb combo?
I bet if you did a video on lifting capacity and also bucket and thumb dimensions, I bet you would get quite a bit of views. You could probably take a log of known weight or estimated weight, attach a chain, or use the thumb, and just see how far out you can lift it and at what height. Just an idea. I think there's a lot of people out there who are interested in a small machine like this, but aren't sure what it's capable of. 😄
As you get more experienced on that digger you look to be enjoying it more and more. That certainly was a big brute sized stump you dealt with, bet you're glad you got a machine with a thumb on it. Good videos.
Yes the thumb was a good choice. I should have bought every attachment at purchase as shipping is crazy to Ontario Canada via Vancouver ship yards.
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I like that your main hydraulic cylinder is on top. I can see where it could easily be damaged if it was on the bottom even with a guard. I am looking at a 2.5 ton machine to use for land clearing after watching this it is now a requirement for me
Impressive little excavator. Thanks for sharing the capabilities and the fun.
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JUST BOUGHT ONE AND CAN'T WAIT FOR IT TO GET HERE!!!
Awesome they are super handy to have around.i use it as much as my tractor.
What make did you get?
Thank you for posting videos of your LTMG 2 ton. I've been looking at buying one through Alibaba, but I'm concerned about the reliability and ability to get it serviced if something breaks. Have you had any quality issues with yours? How do you plan to have it repaired if something breaks? Do you have a local repair center that would be willing to work on the machine? Thanks in advance!
Hmm how do I start; I may make a video addressing your questions and some others I've had. But in the meantime. I find this machine very reliable, not one single issue, good engine is the key (Kubota Diesel or Yanmar), the rest is just hydraulic lines and a pump and 2 drive motors basically not much to these really. If you are a business that uses an excavator every day to make your living then this is not for you. If you have a business that may only need a machine a couple times a month than this is a good way to do it. Rental places sometimes their machine is out, and you might have to chase around to find one to rent. If for just personal use than these are great deals. If your mechanically inclined and can wait a month for a certain part then your good, I have a 2008 bobcat tracked loader I do all my own work and I buy Chinese aftermarket parts for it, my machine (bobcat) has never been to a dealer. There are videos on how to fix anything all over RUclips. So, it's not an easy question but choose a large Chinese manufacturer like LTMG that make lots of different types of equipment and they are sure to be around for a while for parts support.
@@doylemaintenance great perspective! Thank you! I'm looking at an LTMG 3.5 ton for personal use. We bought 60 acres on a mountain and we need to fix the dirt road, burry some water tanks and some electrical conduit, and level some spots for trailers. The quotes I got for some of the work was way out of my budget and got me thinking about buying an excavator and doing the work myself. I'm not in a rush, so I figure it's fine if it takes me 2-3 times more hours to do the work than a hired professional.
Great to hear that you haven't had any mechanical issues. A guy in the UK bought an "upfront" mini and the metal undercarriage split apart with less than 200 hours. 😮 I made me concerned that all Chinese minis might be cheaply built.
Regarding routine maintenance, are you able to buy all the filters, grease, etc that you need online?
Thanks!
@@forestbaker2905 ya that's Nick. That's a 1 ton machine with gas motor.
Very light duty.
The 3.5 should be alot more robust for you
It takes about 20 hours of use to get good at it. I'm sure I can get filters online its a common Kubota engine
Mine came with a set of spare filters from LTMG
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I'm really enjoying your videos. Thanks for posting them. Moving that big stump was very impressive. I have a Chinese one ton, and it's impressive what it can do, but for my property I think I need something bigger. I was trying to decide if a 2 ton would be enough or if I should be looking at a 3 ton or even bigger. Your video has got me thinking a two ton would be strong enough. My only remaining concern is about stability. I know bigger machines are more stable on slopes. I'm on the side of a mountain and my one ton doesn't feel really stable going up or down steep slopes. Have you had a chance to use yours on slopes? If so, how does it feel? Does it feel tippy or pretty solid? Thanks, and keep posting videos.
I'm happy with mine, I think if funds weren't an issue a 3.5 ton machine would be ideal size wise, stability, strength, and you can still tow it around with a 7-ton trailer with a pickup. Personally, I don't think a closed cab is worth it. So that can save some money. If you don't ever need to trailer it around the big 30-ton ones go pretty cheap but they won't sip fuel like these small ones.
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Thanks for the video. Any idea what that big stump weighed? Also, what do you think is the biggest diameter log you can grab with that bucket and thumb combo?
I'd have to guess maybe 700 lbs.
I can do a vid of that.
But I grabbed a 18 inches for sure
@@doylemaintenance much appreciated! Thanks
I bet if you did a video on lifting capacity and also bucket and thumb dimensions, I bet you would get quite a bit of views. You could probably take a log of known weight or estimated weight, attach a chain, or use the thumb, and just see how far out you can lift it and at what height. Just an idea.
I think there's a lot of people out there who are interested in a small machine like this, but aren't sure what it's capable of. 😄