Mini Excavator

[southfork]

Is anyone using an imported mini excavator to prospect? I have my doubts about trying to move around on my hilly place.

 

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[bc5391]

Another option instead of a Chinese excavator would be a Toro Dingo, you can get a bucket or backhoe. It will outlast any Chinese mini anything. Like the Kubota, it is also made in the USA.

 

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[pepperj]

Another option instead of a Chinese excavator would be a Toro Dingo, you can get a bucket or backhoe. It will outlast any Chinese mini anything. Like the Kubota, it is also made in the USA.

$15K++

 

[Assembler]

Dingo TX1000

In StockSKU: TX1000-22588

Regular price

$43,100.00

https://howardbrothers.com/products/dingo-tx1000
TORO DINGO BACKHOE WITH FIT UP KIT FOR MINI LOADER

$16,037.44

https://www.lecinfo.com/products/to...lGxhqAQLeDY8g4GQuXc6bFNx2OxAmVY8arW9hHy6_ZmL_

So is the real cost around $59,137.00

 

[bc5391]

Dingo TX1000

In StockSKU: TX1000-22588

Regular price

$43,100.00

https://howardbrothers.com/products/dingo-tx1000
TORO DINGO BACKHOE WITH FIT UP KIT FOR MINI LOADER

$16,037.44

https://www.lecinfo.com/products/to...lGxhqAQLeDY8g4GQuXc6bFNx2OxAmVY8arW9hHy6_ZmL_

So is the real cost around $59,137.00

you can pick them up at auctions for $5k or less, should have bid on one 6 months ago, it went for about $1800 ( with a bucket) have not seen one with the backhoe.

 

[Ohiogoldfever]

I have watched a few videos on those little Chinese machines out of curiosity. I can’t say I am very impressed. Having run a fair bit of machinery over the years I would be more apt to rent a decent machine after having my dig mapped out. Have them drop it off and pick it up. Also nice that it’s someone’s problem when it blows a 250.00 hydro hose and leaks 140.00 of hydro oil everywhere.