That's awesome! It's a good thing you got the side swing boom and hydraulic thumb. They are both so handy!

@oxford821

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, I hope to do a bunch of projects with this!

@VergorioVergara

2 ай бұрын

The thumb for sure the side swing meh is only necessary for very tight spots on an open field like that once you learn how to use the machine you don’t need it

That was a great explanation and example of your new mini excavator at work. Really appreciate your use and pointers. A big help.

@oxford821

3 ай бұрын

Right on! NP

It looks like pretty easy digging. You can keep your tracks parallel to the ditch, side swing your boom to the ditch and dig. Its a little bit more efficient. Congratulations on your new machine!

@oxford821

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! That was my first thought, just drive parallel with ditch, use the swing to dig, but I was a chicken feeling the bucket pull the machine up a little on its side. I will probably do it that way when I get back on it, because constantly adjusting the parking spot was a pain.

Was reading the comments below and I am located a few hours North of you. Winter sure gets in the way of having fun! ZH20D owner myself. I didn't get the swing boom as I saw it as another wear point but now wish I had as you said in the video, hard to see bucket. Had I waited another year I would have gotten a few more standard upgrades. I'm still happy I got mine. You are going to have so much fun with yours.

@oxford821

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

That is awesome, and easy to maintain.

@oxford821

4 ай бұрын

Yea, one of the reasons I was ok with the gas engine, I should be able to do my own maintenance

just a tip lower rpms a touch, rest your forearms on your knees or arm rests and use your finger tips to operate . dont wrap your hands around controls, ( i know its cold and have heavy gloves) keep practicing good luck with the machine

@oxford821

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

HINT. 7:40 When digging out a ditch, run parallel to it with the tracks.. Then you only need to drive forward or back without tearing up the ground. In your case, swing Left and load, raise the boom, pull the arm back, swing Right, extend the arm and then unload. Drive forward and repeat.

@oxford821

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, I can’t wait till the ground dries up so I can get back to digging!

For what they are, they are a good machine. They are all the same with a few options. I plan on getting one in a couple years when I get some land for retirement.

@oxford821

4 ай бұрын

Right on, good luck for your future!

"Guys just like digging holes" That's a fact.

@oxford821

3 ай бұрын

Yes!

try running it at a lower throttle speed to reduce the jerkyness, be careful the tip over very easy.

@oxford821

4 ай бұрын

Yes, I’m learning that the hard way. It feels a little sketchy when swinging the boom around and the machine isn’t level. I haven’t had the throttle all the way up yet, it really screams.

How did you decide on which to get? Been looking at those and kymron, your thoughts?

@oxford821

4 ай бұрын

I like the upgrades that comes standard with this company, and it’s within 2 hours of my house for parts and maintenance

@Outdoorsy368

4 ай бұрын

@@oxford821 thanks much

@oxford821

4 ай бұрын

NP!

@portnuefflyer

3 ай бұрын

These things are like a lot of the ebikes I see, a dozen companies may be selling the same rig, just rebrand it, not a knock, just saying the only difference will be in the details.

They all look the same as the AGROTK Industrial H12/QH12. At least yours has the hydraulic thumb I had to buy the kit to add to my QH12.

@oxford821

3 ай бұрын

I have plans to clean up a bunch of logs and brush, I’ll definitely get to use the thumb

Never seen a gasoline powered excavator before, seems like it gets the job done though

@oxford821

4 ай бұрын

It’s gonna take a little longer to get a job done, but it’s definitely fun!!

Headline: Old Tanker buys tiny, track-laying toy!

@oxford821

4 ай бұрын

That’s funny because an hour after using it, I now want the biggest one they got!!!!

Sure does look cold what state do you live in

@oxford821

4 ай бұрын

This is northern PA, cold in winter hot in summer

Wow you must have watched OWTM channel yesterday.

@oxford821

4 ай бұрын

I haven’t but I’ll check Mike’s video out!

Lots of unnecessary movements. For something like cleaning out that swale, keep the tracks parallel with the swale.

@oxford821

Ай бұрын

I’m still learning, but getting better

how much was it?

@oxford821

2 ай бұрын

$6700 +- With upgrades

@oxford821

4 ай бұрын

Cool!

Not very smooth, is it?

@oxford821

2 ай бұрын

I’m not sure yet. That was my first time ever on one. When the weather gets better, I have a bunch of projects to get done with it

@VergorioVergara

2 ай бұрын

It gets smooth with practice but they are touchy

I bought a japanese mini excavator 15yrs ago & i still have it & it now has 2500hrs on it. Resealed 2 hyd cyls on & replace the 2 speed relay in the 15yrs ive had it. See how ya go. Get back to us in a coupla yrs.

@oxford821

4 ай бұрын

That’s good news, I hope this one is as good.

You call that a lot of snow ,???? 😂😂😂😂

@oxford821

2 ай бұрын

To cold to play

@VergorioVergara

Ай бұрын

@@oxford821 if i had a new toy it would take more than that to deter me but then again i’ve been known to tear up a lot of stuff

Except they are not "Chinese!" Designed and built in Pennsylvania, USA

@oxford821

14 күн бұрын

???

@keithwilliams3935

13 күн бұрын

@@oxford821 title says "bought a mini Chinese excavator." Except Groundhog is designed, engineered, and built in Pennsylvania, USA... not a Chinese excavator.