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.

 

[Assembler]

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.

Sure they may not be impressive. The real stepping stone hurtle here is the possible 30 degree plus slope the OP is likely facing to get the equipment up and back.

 

[Assembler]

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.

The Dingo weights around 3,071 lb.
Anyone try to winch a ton and a half up a 30 - 40 degree slope?