People who say it won't work or last are the same people who don't understand machinery to the core components.. Welded steel, hydraulic components, gas engine.. not much to go wrong and what does can more than likely be fixed by a competent human being.

I also have a M.E from China....But had it upgraded with a Kubota diesel engine and a widened track base for more stability (which can very easily be undone for them tight jobs).....AWESOME machine....Daily use for hours...About 1500 hrs by now with minimal cost.

You might not see it, but here's a tip for pulling out stumps, put the teeth of the bucket behind them, then curl the bucket in, push the stick out and lower the boom, what happens is you'll use the bucket as a lever and basically pushing the back into the ground causing the teeth to come up. We use this in demolition to pull out stuff that's ridiculously big or strong and it's insane what kind of force you can create like this

Good option to use around the house in the hills. I'd use it to build motocross and mountain bike tracks, clearing and cleaning branches to prep an area for a shed, and maintaining roads to lay gravel.

I have one, a bit bigger (1,2t) and it is great. No need to call someone to do the work around the house as I can do it all on my own! Totally worth it.

How about a mini Chinese dozer? We certainly could find something cheaper than the magnatrack

I actually owned the bigger Magnatrac (MH5000) with the loader and hoe, before I got my 1.5 tonne Landscape Buddy (Chinese excavator). Without a doubt, the excavator is the better machine. I have a Kubota diesel in mine as well as hydraulic thumb, a ripper tooth, 3 buckets, swing boom, pilot controls, and a power auger. I ordered it last spring and got it last summer. The grand total including all the accessories, freight to the west coast of Canada, taxes, brokerage, etc. was about $12,500 USD. I have used it to clear and excavate a carport site, auger holes for concrete anchors, dig out stumps, clean out unwanted pond vegetation, and dig drainage ditches. It is a lot fun too!

I built a large clip on front blade for my minix to push snow, grade, move gravel around. It's slow but pushed a 4 foot 4wheeler plow just fine.

Keep us updated on it long term. I'm really thinking about one for around our farm. I'd probably get a groundhog just for ease of purchase but basically the same thing.

Mini excavator and dump trailer are the best combo IMO. I have a takeuchi tb035 and abu 14k dump trailer and it's the perfect combo for me.

I'm looking at getting a Chinese mini-ex this spring. Mostly to use on my recreational property, make some trails, etc.

Scale and use. This is not a commercial use machine, sure. But for bigger home / reno use, small contractor use, etc., this is a pretty easy short term solution for smaller jobs. I'm an electrician, trenching by hand or sub contract is way too expensive. Love the video, but hey, the best way to show up your detractors is not with a middle finger, but just with results !!

I am the rough in guy for plumbers around here. Awsome gig lol.

How is getting normal wear parts? I guess as long as parts are readily available it's a good way to get your foot in the door with a piece of equipment.

I'd have to say great review. I'll definitely be waiting for the updates. Both are very cool in my opinion! Also Thanks for taking the time.

I have the mini x but orange, it's a tough little guy, very pleased 👍. Haven't seen a magnatrac with a backhoe before, very nice 🧐👍

where do you or would you get the repairing parts for this excavator?

Is that a magnatrack in the background? Nice….. I like the idea of those little Chinese excavators, that’s the right price point for what’s being done with it.

They are some cool little excavators and have their place or else they wouldn’t be produced anyway, im loving the fact they have nearly 0 safeties to fault and leave you sitting but as you said….it weeds out the stupid ones that need warnings on laundry soap😂

If it was complete garbage they would not be able to sell it in China....or anywhere for that matter. I have bought some Chinese products from Alibaba. To be honest I have had mixed results. Full disclosure ,using 20/20 hindsight I find that when I have been disappointed I was expecting far too much for the dollar spent....at the end of the day you get what you pay for. That said even when I have been disappointed I have been able to make it work Good vids so far. Keep us posted

Is there a snowblower attachment for this?

Good review guys..I was wondering if it was worth buying

Put some foil backed insulation under the seat to stop it from getting the seat hot. If you make it removable might be plus if used in cold weather

i got those same lights on my bobcat. took an extra one and mounted it to a dewalt "power wheels" 20v battery adapter. makes a bad ass little portable work light!!

as a recent subscriber that found you via the youtube algorythm, just keep on pumping out these videos. I absolutely love em

I have the same unit. Kept over heating when run hard on hot days. I installed a 12" rad fan on the right hand side.

Something like a Kubota BX23 would be a better choice for small land owner than the Magnatrack , as it does mowing and all sorts of 3 point hitch attachments. A small mini excavator plus a sub compact or compact class tractor makes the most sense.

Have you gotten any different size buckets for it yet? If so, where did you get it? Id like to get an 8” but am waiting for some positive feedback about vendors.

Awesome 👍.....I want one....best dealer to acquire one from?

I love the fact it has no szfety features. I like old school ,achines with no frills

do a video on the cheap chinese walk behinds and weather you can get attachments for it that are compatible

Just posted a video of me running one of these little excavators with the TMK150 tree sheer. Crazy how productive these things can be.

Did you ever reset the bucket teeth you picked out in the first video??

Do you have trouble with the tracks coming off?

You think it can pull 2500 pounds trailer around the yard ? Would be good for moving it in tight spaces thanks

You think the bobcat e10 is a waste of money? I’d like to dig small trench across my place, and maybe put in some French drains

" holding up a finger "🖕 is that it? Lmao great content bud keep it up.

I’m glad I don’t have to pick either of these cheap options…. I have a kubota M59. I do however really enjoy seeing these little things doing some work and getting tested out

I'd recommend buying a used mini backhoe like a Terramite. Cheaper, built strong and can do way more work

How much fuel does it go thru?

I bought one and have over 300 hours now and im keeping removing loose bolts and putting on lock tight on them bolts, major bolts too, all the bolts that holts the sprocket on, all bolts that holds the house on the frame, all 4 bolts for the swing motor, 2 hydraulic lines from rubbing, bucket pins has more play in it than it should be, tracks are easy to fall off if not level ground….. oh and the key switch as the water just goes in it wen it rains and ruins them quick! right now i have a wiring issue, starts with the key if i remove the coil wire, dead if i reconnect it Get ready, you have some work to do on it soon

you can get a small (not mini) loader backhoe, a bit heavier, for a lower price than the magna, including 4 or 5 accessories lol

i've had dreams about these mini excavators ever since i got to drive a 14 ton cat excavator :D i hate digging holes. but to do it in a machine is a wet dream for me :D

Certainly better than doing it by hand👍

I believe they have their place but I have cleared land by hand faster than that little excavator, with that being said if you are not wanting to labor so much and operate machinery to save your back (understandably) I can see taking your time and working as desired. From a get it done standpoint a bush hog or I think a skid steer would have been a better option. Still I enjoyed your video informative.

I'm so glad it works well for you. I'm concerned with getting on some website, ordering from china, and waiting for it to arrive. Not to mention finding a shipping depot to pick it up at.

Reminds me of when I was little , playing with Tonka’s

dieses video bekommt nen oscar!

Can you show it action digging a trench?

How do you go about getting one of these machines

What brand/model is that chinese mini excavator? Thanks

My trailer is a bit tall, so the ramps are steeper than a typical beaver tail. Maybe 30-40% grade. How steep can this safely climb?

Add a 12 volt fan to help cool under the seat

We could use a little guy like that sometimes. Save some shovel work.

We looked at the Chinese mini excavator on e-bay. $7500-$8000, 3000 lbs, mechanical thumb, RELIABLE Briggs and Stratton engine, but the digging depth is only 5' 4''. In North Dakota our water lines need to be 8' deep to meet code, so it wouldn't work for us.

Okay now do an update when it reaches 2000 hours lol My Kubota just about to roll over 2000 hours with no issues

What’s the deepest trench you could probably dig with one of those Chinese mini excavators?

The friend owner needs a KZfaq channel immediately with this thing

still goin strong?

These are one of the best mini excavator for what you pay for them but if you need replacement parts check with groundhog mini excavators

Can it push over a tree?

Where do you buy them at?

So the machine has 9 work hours that have paid 1/4 of the cost of the unit. Unit has 100 hours on it, so the other 91 hours didn’t pay a dime? Great videos, thanks for the updates.

I've got a Ford 120 and a Magnatrac. The Magnatrac is really just a fun toy. The grandkids destroy my yard with it when they come over. I fix it when they leave with the Ford and a Gannon. I seriously am looking at the mini ex for the next purchase. Torn on size. Small is inexpensive and easy to transport. Larger would be faster to use but far more costly for the limited usage.

Yep got to buy one now.

My wife says “it looks like that guy is riding on a toilet” hahaha

What's a ground rough....?

We paid more paid 11500. Time you pay taxs.that the price you can get at groundhog. Or may pay less The only problem I have had is the left track. It has come off 3 or 4 times. So make sure to tighten them really snug. Mine is a ht10B. I did buy some new attachments. I'm going to be doing some videos on the new stuff soon. I have had a few close calls my self. You have to just be safe

How does it do with hard ground?

I have 1800 hours on mine and works like champ never changed oil lol !@

A lawn mower sized dump trailer with a hitch on your blade would make the mini ex capable of moving some material over distance! That would be cool

Compact tractor over both any day can do way more and you can get into one for 8k going used

It looks like a stop motion video with toys😂 6:22

Gimme 2 beers, a old f150 with a snow plow i coulda did it in 10mins

The few times in life I rented something like this the fees were reasonable. But these days they charge a fortune and have all sorts of extra fees and $100 delivery fee for the 4 mile drive. Thinking about just buying Chinese and taking my sweet time on my landscaping and sell it afterwards.

Tools are aimed at and used in two areas of life. One with the DIYer and one with a tradesman. The DIYer often has all the time in the world, not doing major jobs etc.. and such equipment like this Chiense digger is great from them. Even tools out of Aldi etc.. But the tradesman needs tools that last, but more importantly, gets the job done quickly, safely, and neatly. Time is money and work is often priced per square metre, linear metre etc.. so your profit comes from speed. So the tools a tradesman uses cost an awful lot more than the DIY tools.

2 excavator sales reps right there

The ROPS on these look useless, other than the small shield from perfectly vertical rain and sun. I'm not surprised it's removed.

May I suggest a video on how to service these fine machines? Keep that Chinese running for a long time.

Gas engine?

I am looking at buying one. I have a project thats 60 hours of work to put on this thing right after i buy it. Current math is after 150 hours, it will have paid for itself. Most if what id be using it for is digging in soft ground so as long as i dont have to sink a ton of money into it befor 200 hours, i think this is a decent investment

where can i get one?

My cat track loader with the grapple bucket would have finished this faster without the time lapse. 😆 just kidding I think it's great you can find value with the Chinese mini

my brother pushes snow with his mini 1.2 excavator using a home built snow bucket. also has a front attached bush hog shredder , snow blower and tiller. just drive in reverse when tilling. almost forgot , the mower that attaches to the digger arm. many other home built attachment. use your imagination. 👍✌✌👌

You should tell your buddy to get a four foot section of one inch C channel, and four long bolt. Taking fifteen to thirty minutes to pop the seat off cut the C channel to the length of the seat rails mark the hole on both C channel drill through over size the one side so the bolt goes through and the head sits inside the channel then mark for a second set of hole a inch to inch an half from the mounting holes and install the c channel with the channel out so a wrench can slip on the bolt heads. With the one inch space under the seat he shouldn't feel the engine heat any more. Or very little.

These are great for the price I want to get a mini skid steer and excavator for my farm and digging trenches for electrical. It will help buy a better machine from starting from the bottom

Yeah people put down these china made machines but they do stand up well for its price. I have contractors bugging me left right and center on when I'm going to have my mini ex's for rent or sale .

Bro deserves commission on sales

These things get hot, Too hot. I boiled the gas in mine. Installed 2 fans in the engine compartment and that cured the issue (for now)

These little machines are not TOYS! I have a 1 ton mini from China for my 1 acre property and it never let's me down...changed my entire property and saved tens of thousands just buying the excavator instead of hiring a company to do the work!

5:45 man, y'all just having fun lol

Really could use one right about now 😩

Be great for digging potatoes.

Why you put a red circle with line Marked through it

mine has 300 hours , i broke some things, but it was my fault, after learning how to operate it properly its gold , i paid 9k 1 yeae ago

I’d buy one to go bottle digging with me mates if they threw in 😂👍

Any machine is better than a shovel in my books like you said 8 hours on digging to 3 hours i know what's best in that situation at my age

A video review about an excavator with no excavating....Brilliant

What is the weight of the Chinese excavator?

Where can I buy one?