Collecting my Alibaba Mini Excavator, Unboxing, and Feedback

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Einar Mikkelsen

Einar Mikkelsen

Жыл бұрын

I ordered this 2.5T Mini Excavator from www.alibaba.com. In this video I collect the excavator after it arrived from China to Seattle, transport it home to Poulsbo, WA, and assemble the cab. I also give a quick 5 hour of operations review.
The ordering process and hidden fees can be seen in the video link below.
• Ordering a Mini Excava...
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@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
The ordering video, with all the costs - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oMyRq6mSy7WcpZc.html
@sophisticatedredneck6789
@sophisticatedredneck6789 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations Einar! Looks like a great unit. It's nice to see your boys helping their dad. Brings back nice memories of me and my son working on projects when he was their age.
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes, I like to keep them busy. Why let them use the angle grinder for 15 seconds when they can use the framing hammer for 15 minutes 😂
@mad151maxx4
@mad151maxx4 Жыл бұрын
Did you get any extra attachments? What was totally cost to door? It a perfect size? Does have extendable tracks? And pivot boom? I don't need encloser/cab. Just roll bar with roof. Thx great video
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
@@mad151maxx4 You can see all the details in the ordering video. There are so many different hidden fees. They are all broken down in the excel spreadsheet. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oMyRq6mSy7WcpZc.html
@albikrasniqi3558
@albikrasniqi3558 Жыл бұрын
It is really good that you are teaching you young kids how to do work properly if they odnt learn while they are young they might have a harder time pearning when they are old
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words. They have free access to 90% of my tools at any time.
@VenerableBede2510
@VenerableBede2510 Жыл бұрын
This is informative and thank you for this. I always wondered.
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@salimmayan9646
@salimmayan9646 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for all the video's. Subscribed
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@jamesdarr6714
@jamesdarr6714 Жыл бұрын
Man, mine came 100% complete in one crate. Luckily I haven’t had a single issue with it yet after 22 hours
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
Mine was going to be fully assembled, but it was too tall with the cab.
@jamesdarr6714
@jamesdarr6714 Жыл бұрын
@@einarmikkelsenPNW My 2ton has a full cab- with an ac unit hanging from the back as well It was also shipped with an auger, jackhammer and an extra bucket all was in the crate. My cab also has a door that locks to the cab in the open position with a latch. I thought all these were prettier much the same. It is a hightop model and look alot like the ground hogs sold by a dealer here in the USA
@darrenegginton9842
@darrenegginton9842 Жыл бұрын
@@jamesdarr6714 that's what l want but electric
@jamesdarr6714
@jamesdarr6714 Жыл бұрын
@@darrenegginton9842 Im still a bit apprehensive on electric stuff, it has came a long way but I don’t think we’re quite there yet
@darrenegginton9842
@darrenegginton9842 Жыл бұрын
@@jamesdarr6714 what's your concern
@ZantharEos
@ZantharEos Жыл бұрын
Neat stuff
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@HolyBlackJezus
@HolyBlackJezus 9 ай бұрын
given what you know now from your experience buying, waiting, importing fees, and minor repairs on the excavator would you do it again? was there money saved? was it worth the extra hassle? and would that be offset if in the future you sell and recover some of the cost? for example paid the $25K waited..... few hassles used to build the house resold it for $20K in a year
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW 9 ай бұрын
I think so. Love the machine and use it almost daily. Only minor issues.
@stevefarms7494
@stevefarms7494 Жыл бұрын
Any Chinese equipment there's always room for improvement that makes it a lot better
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
Check out the 50 hours of operation review video.
@user-xo8qm3hj7q
@user-xo8qm3hj7q 6 ай бұрын
Check the oil in the belt gears. Often it is shipped wihtout oil
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW 6 ай бұрын
I will.
@robertpatterson7182
@robertpatterson7182 25 күн бұрын
Info on what happens at port and paperwork would have been helpful
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW 22 күн бұрын
The previous video covers that 100%
@yohon8977
@yohon8977 6 ай бұрын
I cannot believe how many negative comments you've received. Obviously a lot of these negative comments those people have never owned or operated one of these Chinese machines. I just bought a 2000 lb Chinese machine 2 days ago, and I am so impressed with it . I've had too many family members come over and run it for about 10 minutes, and now they're going to get one I got mine for 4200
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW 6 ай бұрын
I know. All my issues are minor. Love the machine
@JuarezDerrick
@JuarezDerrick 4 ай бұрын
Yep they are selling them here in Houston for $4200 without the cab
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW 4 ай бұрын
Damn! How? Of course, mine is a lot bigger than that, but it is still an amazing price!@@JuarezDerrick
@dempseydoodles
@dempseydoodles Жыл бұрын
Whats the Name/Brand Excavator for those of us who would like to order one?
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
I have links to the company in my ordering video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oMyRq6mSy7WcpZc.html
@petrbrezina5738
@petrbrezina5738 Жыл бұрын
Takk for din video. Jeg har tenkt og kjøpe en gravemaskin til Norge fra China.
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
Jeg vet ikke hvor mye du må betale for å importere til Norge men jeg kan tenke meg at det er mye. Du må også finne ut hva slags motor du må ha for å få lov til å ha den i Europa. EPA motoren jeg måtte ha kostet flere tusen dollar ekstra.
@CarlStiegler
@CarlStiegler Ай бұрын
And in the middle of the video, someone switched to Norwegian - I guess that shouldn't come as a surprise with that name ;)
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Ай бұрын
Det stemmer. Jeg er fra Norge og kona er fra Sverige. Barna snakker begge, pluss engelsk.
@Mikkelsendesign
@Mikkelsendesign Жыл бұрын
Some journey you're on here, name brother Mikkelsen!
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
Yes, this should be fun
@ForgottenLore
@ForgottenLore Жыл бұрын
People keep comparing this to used models, yes you can get a reasonable used one for much cheaper, but this is *new*
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@stoveguy2133
@stoveguy2133 Жыл бұрын
Is closed cab hot in sun?
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
Yes. Crazy hot. The fan is not enough. Windows open and fan on is better. Clothing is optional.
@johanbraanen2108
@johanbraanen2108 2 ай бұрын
Flott gård og gøy prosjekt!
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Ай бұрын
Takk
@art1muz13
@art1muz13 Жыл бұрын
Any relation to Mads?
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
I don't know Mads.
@chrishaug
@chrishaug Жыл бұрын
junior har grei kontroll der 😄👌
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
Takker. Ja han blir bedre og bedre 😄
@eivindlukasmoenfasting1602
@eivindlukasmoenfasting1602 26 күн бұрын
Kul maskin! :) Tror du det er rimeligere å importere til Norge?
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW 22 күн бұрын
Det vet jeg ikke noe om. Det var 25% import skatt til USA. Vet ikke hva det er til Norge
@darrenegginton9842
@darrenegginton9842 Жыл бұрын
Why did they remove cabin
@user-me4dl3qe2i
@user-me4dl3qe2i Жыл бұрын
Because the excavator with the cab is too high to enter the container
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
That is correct.
@kidlightning2745
@kidlightning2745 4 ай бұрын
How much did it end up costing you
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW 4 ай бұрын
There is a full Excel spreadsheet at the end of this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oMyRq6mSy7WcpZc.html
@ama220
@ama220 Жыл бұрын
Hej du norsk härligt =) Är någorlunda nöjd? Vad fick du ge för den 200000kr?
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
Du kan se prisen i denne videoen. Den var ikke så dyr i Kina, men så ble det mye ekstra kostnader når den kom inn til Seattle. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oMyRq6mSy7WcpZc.html
@dogit1840
@dogit1840 Жыл бұрын
And when you buy something from them make them bring it to your door you say from your door to my door how much
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
I'll give that a shot.
@6Diego1Diego9
@6Diego1Diego9 Жыл бұрын
I do not believe the excavator can pick up one of those big logs. I just don't believe it.
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
The biggest ones were dragged on rollers, using rope, skinny logs, and the Tesla. The smaller logs were all moved with the excavator.
@ycs1466
@ycs1466 Жыл бұрын
the bucket teeth are better design compare to other KZfaqrs mini chinese ex
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@OlesMusic
@OlesMusic Жыл бұрын
Nordman i Amerika?
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
Ja det stemmer. Bor i en fake norsk by også, Poulsbo.
@Mrspeeedcats
@Mrspeeedcats Жыл бұрын
Va roligt, tänkte väl att jag hörde norska :)
@OlesMusic
@OlesMusic Жыл бұрын
@@einarmikkelsenPNW Ser fint ut, lever i fred og ro der nere, tenker jeg.
@coinstipatedtexan83
@coinstipatedtexan83 Жыл бұрын
SAFETY GLASSES
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
They are important.
@aprollie0624
@aprollie0624 8 ай бұрын
You must be a skandi? Dansk eller Svensk?
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW 8 ай бұрын
Enda bedre: norsk
@tobiasmindebremar2147
@tobiasmindebremar2147 9 ай бұрын
Syntes du hadde veldig norsk dialekt, vitti når du plutselig snakket norsk.
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW 9 ай бұрын
Det stemmer det vet du :) Fra Svelvik
@BelieveOneGod
@BelieveOneGod Жыл бұрын
Load of scams going on in advertisement at alibaba and ali express
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
You always have to be careful. Check out the company's history. I have tried to search for companies that are Japan-based, to get around the 25% tax on China, just to find out that their factory is in China.
@sanleon1314
@sanleon1314 Жыл бұрын
Take it easy on that machine, don't hog it. Grease all pivot points daily. Pray you never have to make a video re getting repair parts from China.
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
I am babying it. Taking it easy, warming it up for 10 min before I drive, and let it cool off when I am done. Grease every time.
@stich1960
@stich1960 Жыл бұрын
I mean the majority of parts are going to be off the shelf components so great for people that diy repairs. You can swap out the motor for anything remotely similar (a motorcycle engine would be a killer swap in) in a couple hours. Imo better for repairs than something like cat where everything even bolts are proprietary.
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
@@stich1960 Thank you for the info. I will keep that in mind when it is time.
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
BTW, what does "hog it" mean?
@JGoodwin
@JGoodwin Жыл бұрын
@@einarmikkelsenPNW hogging with a digging machine is a slang way of saying you stick the digger into the material like it's already loose, grabbing full buckets in one go. The advice I received is that you should use the bucket and teeth to break up the soils in smaller passes, then grab broken dirt with the bucket to move it. One thing I noticed about this strategy is that it's less likely for the bucket to create a vacuum against the material. I think it's also less stress against the joints which reduces wear on the bushings.
@dogit1840
@dogit1840 Жыл бұрын
Alibaba will give you money back for all the things that went wrong you just started dispute
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
What things went wrong?
@Zoro16288
@Zoro16288 Жыл бұрын
I’m Asian and a lot of their stuff are bad quality period 😂
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
...well, if you are Asian 🤣
@BrewingViking
@BrewingViking Жыл бұрын
Tiangong space station - Sick! Long March Rocket family - Brilliant@ Everything I buy anywhere - Pretty good. BYD, Great Wall Motors, Nio, and Xpeng EV Cars - Amazing! There are exceptions to your general statement. Let's hope the excavator is among them.
@user-xo8qm3hj7q
@user-xo8qm3hj7q 6 ай бұрын
Ke du jær borti junaiten einar ? Ok zize machine.
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW 6 ай бұрын
Jeg har gått på skole og nå jobber her.
@ithoughtitoldyou1956
@ithoughtitoldyou1956 3 ай бұрын
WHY DOES EVERYBODY CUT DOWN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TREES ON THEIR PROPERTY ? Honestly I think it is DISGUSTING !! Actually Demonic and evil
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Ай бұрын
The old growth is on the back of the property and left behind.
@stephenmitchell4393
@stephenmitchell4393 Жыл бұрын
Chines food is fabulous ,Chines equipment not so good,
@einarmikkelsenPNW
@einarmikkelsenPNW Жыл бұрын
I'll give you a 6 month and 12 month follow-up. Only a few issues so far. Nothing big. And I do love that MSG!
@ddjohnson9717
@ddjohnson9717 Жыл бұрын
EbikeSchool would disagree they got their farm truck for 16mo now and they are pretty satisfied
@BrewingViking
@BrewingViking Жыл бұрын
@@ddjohnson9717 That is great news. I have been very happy!
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