The best habit to get into with equipment made from China is a before work and after work inspection of nuts and bolts. BEFORE operating brand new out of the box check all fluids DO NOT operate until all fluids are checked.0 Also, when ordering go and order extra set of nuts and bolts. Ok, now about attachments. 1. Buckets, get of course the standard. Order the largest size and the plaining bucket. The prices are too good to pass. 2. Ripper. You find this great for trees, stumps, etc 3. Rake. Another great attachment. 4. Log grabber. 5. Bucket with thumb. 6. Quick hitch for the above. Ask for the pins for each item. If not you have to use the only 2 pins that came with the bucket. Order extra track. Better now in crate then paying later.

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

I bought a few extra attachments but there's a few more I want to buy in the future my machine had two loose nuts and they was on the tracks themselves other than that I have had no issues

@jasonyeh99

2 жыл бұрын

Agree everything you said here!

@jason3000tt

Жыл бұрын

@@stevensdiy9485Hey, thanx for sharing. Can you share a link for this company?

Amazing, and the machine looks really good after 8 moths!

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

thanks I love it

You can use the holes on the scraper blade to mount out riggers if your going to be lifting heavy loads from the sides. Enjoyed the vid.

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

thanks the blade is strong enough to bolt an outrigger

Great review.. thanks for the info. I was going to ask about the track issue you had but this answered it.

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I can help if you need any more info let me know

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

no problem for the money I got a hell of a deal

@Jonedvega

2 жыл бұрын

I just threw my track.. I know you mentioned. A nut but will I need to add grease to get the track tight?

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jonedvega All you have to do to adjust the track is turn the threads until it's tight and then tighten the nut in place you can add Grease the threads to make it adjust easier or to keep it from rusting but it's not necessary to tighten the track

Hello, has nay of the rams leaked and what is the thickness of the steel on the boom?

Thank you Stevens for this video, i am waiting my 1T2 excavator from the same brand Hightop model HT12 coming with a Kubota D722 engine with 3 buckets 200mm 450mm and 800mm with one important option the boom swing ( allow you to rotate 60° the bottom of the front arm) very uselfull when you have to work in very narrow area. Total cost 6500 USD + 1450 usd shipping to Tahiti.

@stevensdiy9485

Жыл бұрын

sounds like a very good machine I'm glad you got benefit from this video have a great day and let me know how nice it is

Don't worry I hit the like button hopefully they'll get your video circulated more and then the sponsors will come to you believe me there's a lot of KZreadrs who started out with zero sponsors and within a short period of time they are having them clamoring to them to wear almost every other video is sponsored. But thanks for letting me know the group you bought it from the high top group cuz I like the color and it looks like it's well built and it looks like I can replace major components at harbor freight such as the engine or the hydraulic pump if they go out so so I think that mini excavator could be around long enough that if it was a monarch it would be celebrating its Platinum jubilee. have an excellent day

It looks pretty good still even after 9 months and if the paint finish still looks as good as it does and they took that time to do a good paint job that usually means I did it good job on all the other components cuz usually when they try to cut corners one of the first places is going to be done is on the finish

@stevensdiy9485

Жыл бұрын

I'm about to do another update it still looks just as good as it did in my last review

thanks for your real video,that is our machine,i will fellow you,make long service for this

Good video . I’m 75 do lawncare , I ordered H-10 but yellow & black . I should get it bout the 3 rd wk of April. People probably think at my age why I’m ordering one , after all the videos I watched I wanted one .

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

All I can say is you will love it and will be glad you bought it it's an adult toy that will make some money LOL

@jasonyeh99

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t mind about your age, more important is your attitude to life! Keep it up!

@billmissey6153

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonyeh99 thank you . My HT 10 should b delivered sometime this week

@sibosifraiscompagny

Жыл бұрын

Did you use it? What did you think about the machine?

@billmissey6153

Жыл бұрын

Yes I have used it , no problems. Great machine for the money

What about the HT-08 Looking for something that fits un tighter spaces width is like 780-720mm which is good but you have the HT-10 which is a little larger that 930mm Idk which one would You recommend. And also which attachments ir any suggestios You have

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

if you buy the 08 I would trying to get it from high-top group they make better machines as for the accessories I would get the attachments that you will mostly use only you can really make that decision I was simply look through the options they offer and figure out what you need or what you may need in the future

I have the exact same machine including the LCT engine. Have you had any problems with overheating? I have noticed that it starts missing and the RPM fluctuates after about an hour of work. I would like to install a cooling fan, but I do not think the engine generates enough accessory power to run one that would make a difference. How much difference did removing the back screen make on the temp? The other thing that bugs me is how it can jerk you around. The controls are a little too sensitive for me. I also wonder if the hydraulic fluid is getting too hot, but I do not know what temp is too hot. My machine came with no fluid showing on the thermometer. I had to add almost a gallon to get it to the top of the thermometer, which may be too much, but I cannot find a full line.

@stevensdiy9485

Жыл бұрын

If you were wanting to add a fan i would just wire in a electric fan and a switch on it hat should fix any overheating issue the machine has a 12-volt battery and it charges pretty well mine doesn't have any overheating issue although sometimes at idle it will idle up and down a tad when I'm not using the hydraulics

You have the 420 engine that has the hemi head in it and you can tell by the non-gloss finish on the valve cover the non hemi version will have a glossy valve cover

Hey cool videos ,just bought one similar ,when starting it there is a priming / choke cable ? Or just emergency stop switch

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

thanks there's no choke cable the emergency stop switch is the key

Where did you get your machine/replacement parts from?

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

there's a place that makes hydraulic hoses near me the only other issue was ignition switch the manufacturer sent me a replacement

I have experience on Those. May I try that one out? 😁😃😀😉

How did you order it and get it here, I have looked and it seems to be a nightmare. Any brokers you used? How much was it delivered? Thanks Jim

@stevensdiy9485

Жыл бұрын

it's not really difficult you do need a customs broker with all the fees and the price of the machine it was 6875

I'm in the process of buying one now and having it imported and was wondering what your price was before customs? I got a price of $5250 shipped to the port but was trying to get a rough idea on how much more it's likely gonna cost after it gets here. Thanks for any help!

@stevensdiy9485

Жыл бұрын

with the tariffs and all the fees it was $6,800

its look good, btw are there a version with cabin or operator compartment... if air-conditioning/heater want to be installed ?

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

there is an excavator they offer with an enclosed cabin I don't know about the AC or heat you may have to contact the manufacturer

@cimuraisampi

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevensdiy9485 ok tqsm pal

I have same color. Need to fix that brace. It is hydrilac line. Did you put hydrics filter on yours.

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

Already planning on it totally forgot about it until I was Doing this video

@jtsokiehobbyandadventures6666

Жыл бұрын

👍

Hi Stevens, i just bought an hightop ht10, dont know much about maintenance. How can i check the hydraulic oil, whether there is enough in the tank? Can you help me with this? Thanks Jasper

@stevensdiy9485

8 ай бұрын

the way the hydraulic tank is on my machine there's a indicator on the side of a machine that shows the fluid level

I am looking at buying one but I need to load it on a trailer and hear that it can not reverse, not sure if it is true. If it can not reverse can I winch it up in neutral? Thanks! (sorry posted this on an older video)

@stevensdiy9485

Жыл бұрын

no problem these do reverse they would be useless if they didn't

ero in contatto con loro oggi, la qualità è buona? dicono che il braccio e i cingoli scendono se muovo la leva oppure se lo lasci in discesa se ne va. Ti abbandonano dopo? io sono preoccupatissimo la fanno davvero l'assistenza e garanzia o no?

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

Sì signore la qualità è buona non ho avuto molti problemi con questa macchina ma mi hanno inviato l'interruttore a chiave in garanzia quindi non ti abbandoneranno e onoreranno la loro garanzia

@SuperTeddy222

2 жыл бұрын

da quale azienda ? ma davvero che con motore spento se tocchi la leva il braccio scende ? non doveva

Hi mate, do the tracks expand wider 🤔

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

I'm honestly not sure I will get back with you

what website did you use to buy the machine?

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

Alibaba.com

I like this min excavator.

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

thanks I love it

i would find a way to cover the bottom hoses... the way i use my machine it would be destroyed in a few days....

Awesome video. I have one exactly like yours...same color too. I love mine but it has major issues with the tracks slipping off the cogs. The tension bolt is basically useless. Rocks get hung up inside the mechanism and is impossible to get out. Good luck with customer service...oh, the Briggs Stratton motor is super easy to change oil.

@stevensdiy9485

Жыл бұрын

that's very bizarre I have had no issues with my tracks since I tightened the lock nut mine was loose when I got it so I threw both my tracks eventually it almost sounds like your tracks are stretched which is really unusual how long have you had it?

What was your purchase price at that time? FOB ?

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

6875 total

I looked at buying one but I was afraid it was just too small and weak. I ended up buying a used case 580 backhoe but it cost me about 3 times the money

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

Did you happen to see the video where I removed a Giant Rock? this machine definitely isn't weak too bad you didn't give this machine a chance if you wasn't happy with the power you could have sold it for the what you paid for it or more there's a lot of people that import these machines and mark them up like several Grand

How much did you pay for it? Considering buying one, renting is expensive and I could sell after I am done. Thanks

@stevensdiy9485

Жыл бұрын

6875 with taxes and fees I could sell my machine now even after owning it for a year for more than what I paid

Brilliant video thank u 😍👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Has anybody tried fitting a quieter muffler to one of these? I have one with a koop engine and it is very loud and rattly

@stevensdiy9485

Жыл бұрын

You may be able to get a quieter muffler for your specific engine although I've never heard of anyone trying it my engine on the other hand is not noisy

I want to see more videos on this. I thought you would have all your excavator videos on a playlist.

@stevensdiy9485

Жыл бұрын

I'll try and figure out how to put them on playlist

What port did you get it shipped to in the USA ?? Or did you get it shipped near your home ??

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

I got mine shipped to Cincinnati there is a port there

@paulmollise1856

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevensdiy9485 I’m outside of Pittsburgh PA so not far away !!

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulmollise1856 I'm sure there's a port near you you can also have it shipped to your house but that's extra money obviously

@paulmollise1856

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevensdiy9485 about how long from when you ordered it to it built to when you got it ?? I could imagine now withbcovid backups it will be a lot longer!!??

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulmollise1856 it was about 35 days I believe the backup at the ports have been resolved now the port that was backed up the most was on the West Coast mine was delivered to the east it may take a little bit longer but I would say not much you can ask them for a delivery date estimate before you actually buy the machine

Just use a rad hose clamp to keep that broken weld on that cylinder hose tight to reduce vibration and fatigue.

@stevensdiy9485

Жыл бұрын

that's ironic I end up doing the same thing LOL thank you for your suggestion

Just bought a new H12 ran engine For an HR Just idling and occasionally reving engine then drained break in oil and ordered the part needed to make all future oil changes easy and no mess !!! U still using stock drain plug ??

@stevensdiy9485

5 ай бұрын

I'm still using the stock one as of now I will be upgrading when I change the oil again

Can you change the pattern on these from ISO to backhoe/John Deere? Great video.

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate it I was told you could but I have never looked into how it's done honestly

@jasonyeh99

2 жыл бұрын

No, there is no control patter selection. However, you can manually change the hose connect and adjust the relief valve to make it work. I have a whole list of videos on these little excavators. Please see my video to learn more. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJlm09updtG2n9I.html

@munezmiddleton2982

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevensdiy9485 I changed pattern by removing cover from control lever and switching hydraulic line that control in and out swing

How much did it cost you if you don't mind me asking

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

6875 dollars it would most likely cost a more now because shipping is more expensive

@ronniestarling8518

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevensdiy9485 thank you brother that's not a bad price thanks again.

I just ordered the exact same one but yellow and black. It has been running for a couple hours and then the hydraulics randomly stopped working, anybody know why? It's brand new. Engine is fine.

@stevensdiy9485

Жыл бұрын

I've had mine for a year-and-a-half and I haven't had any issues with the hydraulics that sounds like it's most likely a pump issue or it could even be a valve issue in the controls I would contact the manufacturer they will have you describe the issue and possibly send a video and will talk it over with the engineers that's experience I've had which I haven't had many issues with mine

Hi, which engine is in Kubota or other?

@stevensdiy9485

Жыл бұрын

it's a Briggs type motor although it says it's a commercial series engine

@adriasportservis6475

Жыл бұрын

@Stevens DIY thx, have same one.

Where did you purchase it?

@jasonyeh99

2 жыл бұрын

Alibaba.com or you can import directly. My video can answer most of your questions. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJlm09updtG2n9I.html

@dougmiller7643

Жыл бұрын

Alibaba dude

Nice...

How many hours?

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

50

Would it be possible to customize the width between the tracks to give a wider base? If so, it would be great content for more videos. 😊👍🏻

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate it I believe it can be widened but I've never actually looked when I bought the machine and said that in the description

@jasonyeh99

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can. You have to contact and be very specific with the order. You can see one of my machines with is a beefed up version of the little 1-ton machine. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJlm09updtG2n9I.html

What company did you order it from?

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

high top group

@ben-jd8kk

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevensdiy9485 Ok, Thank you

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

@@ben-jd8kk no problem if you need any more information let me know

@ben-jd8kk

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevensdiy9485 Thank you, I've contacted a sales rep at hightop and they have been making me a quote for the ht08. When you bought yours did you use a sit like alibaba or did you buy directly from the manufacture?

@stevensdiy9485

2 жыл бұрын

@@ben-jd8kk I used Alibaba I have a ht 10 it's a one ton unit

Where in the USA can you find a dealer?

@stevensdiy9485

Жыл бұрын

You have to order this off Alibaba there may be some sellers but they are almost double the price than if you bought it from the manufacturer

@dirtpro2781

Жыл бұрын

I've been bringing these 1 tons in to texas for awhile.I can get you one for 9,500 with Hydraulic thumb,Hydraulic oil cooler a extra 8" Utility bucket and a Quick change

@AntiIlluminati360

Жыл бұрын

​@dirtpro2781 can you get me one. Seriously interested

Hey would like to build some trails would it work for that need something small

@stevensdiy9485

Жыл бұрын

I don't see any reason why this couldn't handle that job

Thx for video brother I'm thinking of pulling trigger on a 1ton mini from youtop machinery but not sure if it's a scam. Great price $8888. For 1ton w/ pivot boom, expandable tracks, pilot controls, hydraulic cooler, hydraulic thumb,. Plus breaking hammer, rake, auger 8", 800mm tilt bucket, 500mm digging bucket, 3800mm digging bucket. TOTAL PRICE TO MY DOOR. Only company so far to offer that. But only alibaba a year. But my sales person seems good but it's china. Thx for any help

@stevensdiy9485

Жыл бұрын

Thank you the purpose of these videos are to help others buy it from either AliExpress or Alibaba either one are legitimate sites I bought mine from Alibaba

You better should get yours is blue every other one I've seen is in yellow I like the blue color better

I'm getting one for my construction company

@stevensdiy9485

Жыл бұрын

You will really make some money with this little machine awesome

I am able to promoot this produkt in Suriname.

so its a lawnmower engine from the sound of it? not interested

@stevensdiy9485

Жыл бұрын

This has a commercial series engine I could care less whether your interested or not this is a good machine works great and is actually affordable my goal is to show what this machine is capable of I have no stake if you or 100 people who watch this video buy One your opinion will not make me second-guess my opinion or my purchase have a nice day

@richardscarlett7942

Жыл бұрын

@@stevensdiy9485 I will thank you. Have fun mowing your dirt

@ST19859

Жыл бұрын

@@richardscarlett7942 Most homeowner grade tractors arent anything but lawnmowers with a loader and hydraulic system added

Good luck I’ll stick with my John Deere

@stevensdiy9485

Жыл бұрын

I could care less about what you own I've had mine for over a year and I have not had one mechanical issue with any major components and it still starts and works flawlessly

@ST19859

Жыл бұрын

And you'll pay 4 or 5 times more