i could never imagine spending $6k on an alibaba product lol. you sir have balls of steel to have rolled the dice on this.

David, I just wanted to say thanks! without further comment. :)

@24acresofparadise

11 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

Actually quite a nice little machine, looks like its built solid and the fact it uses what looks like a generic little diesel engine gives me confidence is relatively easy to service and repair or maybe even replace a whole engine with another one like it. A lot of motocultivators, lawn mowers and other smaller machines use such engines nowadays

@24acresofparadise

3 жыл бұрын

That is true! However it has a few quirks which you will see on the other videos.

@lekingmachinery1650

2 жыл бұрын

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That is the cutest thing, i think that would be absolutely perfect for me to use on my land to do several not so big projects, i love it as a woman it's not as intimidating as the big one

Woow.. Super nice little machine

Thanks for sharing. Looks good and seems to work well i hope it last years for you

@24acresofparadise

2 жыл бұрын

I hope so too. Thanks!

Cool intro shots. I need to get myself a drone aswell lol. Operateing an excavator is actually very easy. Nice video. Thanks 4 posting

@24acresofparadise

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Cant wait to get me one

Great video

@24acresofparadise

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I want one of those to help me build mountain bike trails

Very nice

@24acresofparadise

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Very cool I wanna get a mini excavator to go with my sub compact tractor, just don’t know which one I wanna get yet

Really a brilliant vedio，my friend

@24acresofparadise

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

its good practice to put attachments on the ground if machine turned off for the reason in 4.35 of video . i've been an OHS rep in construction industry and its not good when a person is near there then .

wow,that is my machines,you did very well works,sir. i hope you like her all the time,and take care of her all the time,if it have some problems,just contact me.and we sell all over the world

@24acresofparadise

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will

If you wish to provide training, you should ensure you know what you are doing. Micro excavators need to be operated with thr blade resting to the rear of the machine. This moves the centre of moment further back creating a more stable platform and making it easier to dig into firmer ground. You are also running too many revs for smooth operation.

@24acresofparadise

2 жыл бұрын

Great advice!

Good job explaining it at an idiots level. That's what I need.

I would go somewhat bigger like somewhere between the cat 306 cr xtc and cat 308 or 309

@24acresofparadise

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Finished the pond with a CAT 950 loader and a 25 ton excavator. Check out my more recent videos.

Might wanna add some air to the left trailer tire

We just rented one similar from home depot. never again! We were digging couple a hundred feet of trench for sewer lines but the ground was wet, and that tiny capacity bucket was just a struggle. If a trench took that much time I'm scared to think of digging a whole pond with it!

@24acresofparadise

2 жыл бұрын

Shoot I wouldn't be digging with it in wet ground that would be a mess.

Does it not have the option for expanding the track width? I know some do.

@24acresofparadise

2 жыл бұрын

No unfortunately it doesn't

Nice video, i would like buy one to bring italy. What company have you bought It from? Is there An after sales service in case of problem or a place where to find spare parts? Thanks...

@24acresofparadise

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Massimo, I put a lot of information in the video description regarding the company, etc. I am not aware of an after sales service. At some point I will do more research on who might service the machine.

WHY NOT IDLE IT DOWN SO IT WOULD BE SMOOTHER?????

@24acresofparadise

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll try that.Thanks!

Would you do it all over again, or would you spend a little more and go bigger?

@24acresofparadise

3 жыл бұрын

I would have bought it again but not necessarily for the pond dig. I have some other projects I’m also working on. I will probably rent some bigger equipment at some point to get the job done on the pond. I haven’t researched pricing on that yet.

How loud is that engine? Great little thing.

@24acresofparadise

2 жыл бұрын

Loud enough for me to wear ear plugs. Thanks!

@johnhiggs325

2 жыл бұрын

@@24acresofparadise Hearing protection is a must with single cylinder diesels. I use a three cylinder Deadong and at rpm’s over 1.5k can cause hearing damage

@24acresofparadise

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnhiggs325 that is for sure. I use earplugs all the time.

Was the diesel engine an option? Iv been seeing alot of those coming with really bad gas equivalents. Id much rather have the diesel engine like yours

@24acresofparadise

3 жыл бұрын

No diesel was the only option. Thanks!

my frend ,the video is nice ,but did you forget to explain about the engine,the horses it is14Hp?the lever on the right under the seat what is it?and the extra lever is for pistol strikes .please because im waited the same from china is 20 days

@24acresofparadise

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s a 14 ho Koop engine. The lever under the seat is a slide adjustment for the seat but doesn’t move much at all.

Nice little machine. It looks more to be used to dig footings for new home construction or to trench a sewer line and miscellaneous plumbing work. Definitely not to dig ponds with.

I wonder if that machine could clear a 1/2 acre lot just bushes and tall grass.

@24acresofparadise

Жыл бұрын

No it's not strong enough. Need a big excavator.

Nice Unit, now I want one. Was always very uncertain about the quality coming from china but it looks okay. Did you get it off alibaba??

@24acresofparadise

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s good for the price. I have noticed some issues such as the canopy. Really should have had four support bars instead of two. The canopy broke off due to vibration. Also had the base plate welded due to a stress crack. I’ve put a lot of hours on it so far. Probably not what it was intended for. Still running fine though. Yes it was purchased off Alibaba. You can see the initial video on episode 11 which has the details in the description.

@tobyz8165

3 жыл бұрын

@@24acresofparadise now we have four legs ， check like my head portrait

@dustinvanderheyden1754

3 жыл бұрын

What company did you go with? Seems like there are 10 or more companies selling this model on albaba.

@24acresofparadise

3 жыл бұрын

@@dustinvanderheyden1754 The information is in the video description below the video

@dustinvanderheyden1754

3 жыл бұрын

Wow dude your quick. Saw you referenced it in another comment. Thanks for all the info!

Rotating the machine is called slewing

what is the total cost i need it for quevec canada

@24acresofparadise

2 жыл бұрын

Please see the video description for details.

Looks cool but its really dangerous

From this and other China mini-ex videos, I'm left with the impression that hydraulic oil flow is excessive (GPM from oversized hydro pump). The result can be harsh and excessive quickness from control inputs. If the hydraulic pump has a single high-pressure output line, it might be easy to install a variable flow control valve, essentially an adjustable flow restrictor. This valve would not effect hydraulic pressure (hydro power), only the speed of cylinder(s) and track.

@24acresofparadise

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Yeah that would be above my pay grade. I have learned to control the excessive quickness on most occasions but it can prove hazardous if you aren’t ready for it. Probably wasn’t a feature on this one due to the low pricing. Overall I think the value is very good for the price. One thing I would say they could improve on is the canopy and base plate. The canopy is only held by two metal supports. Because there tends to be quick movements is can jar the canopy weakening the connection to the machine. They really should have had four supports, 2 at front and 2 at back. Regarding the base plate, a stress crack was created at the bottom of the boom near the feet so I had to have a welder strengthen that area.

@terrylutke

3 жыл бұрын

@@24acresofparadise Interesting..From websites and photos these things can appear structurally overbuilt, as if steel is really cheap over there:). I agree that the rollover bar looks more akin to a shade umbrella, not a bad thing to have of course. For $6000, and compared to more popular machine pricing, it seems pretty economical.

@lkremenski

2 жыл бұрын

@@24acresofparadise You have to be very careful ! I have the same 1 to 1 mini excavator only name is PC08, and thanks God I have made something for prevention which safe me when fault down together with machine. First make a board from flat bar 100mm all around aria where you step with legs (will prevent when you are fouling your legs to not be under machine). Second make a vertical support on a back side of roof, all the way down attached to place where is brand name HT08, this will touch your shoulders and keep you inside. Thirt and most important make detachable dozer blade more long, in my case is 1500mm, this will give you much more stability, and yes, Terry Lutke is right, need flow control valves because is killing my kidney, but still do not make them. As well flow is to big for arm control but too low for moving motors, that is why is terrible to turn, just all controls are with the same GPM flows.

@esbrasill

Жыл бұрын

@24 Acres of Paradise I got a digger just like that, got it without the flimsy canopy. Floorplate is also cracking. I'm thinking of installing counter balance or restriction valve at least on the main boom cylinder to make the controls a bit smoother . Question btw, is there any hydraulic oil filter on yours?

@terrylutke

Жыл бұрын

@@lkremenski Popular branded diggers will have 2 or more hydro pumps to help match oil flow to circuit needs. Also geared oil flow dividers can be used the same way. These make the machine more productive and easier to operate, but at far more cost. I would think that after operating the china digger for a few hours the operators fingers would compensate for smoother moves of the boom. These cheap Chinese diggers could be a better design, but not for the same money:). Now it's late summer 2022, I'm in the US and US/China trade seems messed up. Not even sure if importing something like that is possible at the moment.

Just call me. I've been excavating for 25 years.

takes way too long. better to rent a big backhoe and get it done in a day.

@24acresofparadise

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation but there's no way it can get done in a day with a larger backhoe. I am considering renting a dozer at some point then using a sizeable loader to relocate the dirt.

@deh5860

3 жыл бұрын

rent a 580 or 310 backhoe for a week. your task will go 30x quicker. it can move a yard of dirt per bucket. a small excavator like that is just waste of time. if you do finish your project with it, it will probably be at the end of it's life. i made similar mistake you are making now.

@24acresofparadise

3 жыл бұрын

@@deh5860 Thanks am currently working on another project with the excavator. Will be renting some big machines soon.

@danvertdavis6867

2 жыл бұрын

@@deh5860 just rent a 963 cat.....kill both birds with one stone guys lol

@lkremenski

2 жыл бұрын

10m3 in 6 hours I dig with the same excavator, with 3 liter of diesel, transporting in touristic trailer because is only 640kg, use it every day digging for my water well drilling rig, rent is option when need for a single time, otherwise 6000USD for excavator including auger and hydraulic hammer with DDP transport is perfect even its shortcomings!