Buying a new Mini Excavator / Maintaining Forest Roads

Buying a new Mini Excavator / Maintaining Forest Roads - Takeuchi TB217R

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Ай бұрын

I've been looking for a 2nd hand mini excavator for few years, to maintain my forest tracks and build new atv trails. Everything I've looked at is over priced or worn out, so I decided to buy this new, discounted, last years model Tb217 It's a great little machine

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@jimsvideos7201 Ай бұрын

...Buying? Who are you and what have you done with Marty? 😅

@jamesa7506 Ай бұрын

👽 🤖 🤷‍♂️

@ryanschupbach679 Ай бұрын

Nah, he buys all the time. It's the "new" that confused me. 😁

@Pushyhog Ай бұрын

lmao

@pb6839 Ай бұрын

The tetanus must’ve got him

@ToyManFlyer1100 Ай бұрын

😂😂😂 *_You mean to tell me that for all these years he ain't "bought " a "New" piece of equipment...??!!... Haaaaa...!!!...Ain't no way...!!!..._* 😂😂

@baileysrun Ай бұрын

I'm so glad you could rescue this machine from the dealer. ❤

@MartyT Ай бұрын

😆

@branchandfoundry560 Ай бұрын

I've seen so many machines just sitting derelict at dealers. Lined up ready for action, but nobody uses them there. It's a shame...like a machine graveyard. Wonderful Marty could 'save' this one and put it to use! 😉

@ncot_tech Ай бұрын

It's part of a long project. He's going to abandon it in the trees for 30 years so his kid has something to restore.

@kiwi_comanche Ай бұрын

@@ncot_tech 😂😂😂😂

@paulvale2985 Ай бұрын

@@ncot_tech 🤣🤣🤣

@greghanlon2235 Ай бұрын

Can't think of anyone more deserving a new piece of equipment more than you Marty.

@stuartcraigon2003 Ай бұрын

Totally agreed. The effort and work he's put in it's so good to see him able to get a return on it all.

@john-nutsabouttools6989 Ай бұрын

Amen!

@jayesh5131 Ай бұрын

It made me so happy lol 😭😍

@gfrankum63 Ай бұрын

It's weird seeing you drive something new, but you deserve it. I never grow tired of your videos, Marty. Your knowledge of machinery, easy going nature and love for your family makes for great content. You are a true gentleman, and I salute you.

@romeostojanovski6806 Ай бұрын

The tilt bucket is a game changer 😊

@josephking6515 Ай бұрын

I wonder if he'll put a thumb on it?

@jimmeh213 Ай бұрын

Yeah need more info on that

@Frank-Thoresen Ай бұрын

Definitely need a good hydraulic operated thumb if available for this excavator. I don't like the "mechanical" thumb adjusted with a pin.

@rorylawson7230 Ай бұрын

Is certainly a game changer, especially if you've never had the option 😅

@shuman26V Ай бұрын

Good for you Marty. Must be a breath of fresh air to have something new

@viriato8566 Ай бұрын

Bet your son is ga-ga with your well earned acquisition! Best keep the keys in the wall safe. 😂

@GreasyRhysie Ай бұрын

Hey Marty I’m a plant fitter in the uk have worked on most brands of machines big and small and I can hands down say that Takeuchi is the best mini ex on the market to my knowledge the build quality is unmatched and part prices are reasonable all the operators seem to much prefur them to other machine brands too. When you get 5 minutes take all the small screws out from the dash panels and controll lever grips and grease them as they can be a pain to get out 5 years down the line on the canopy models and keep the shaft that all the controll linkages work though under the floor clean and well lubed as the small bearings on the end can seize and give you sticky pedals after a few years also change the final drive oils every 500h not every 1000 especially of your doing a lot of tracking but there an amazing machine I will be very surprised if you ever need the warranty but like you say it’s nice to have happy digging !

@MartyT Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip, yes it is a very nice machine to operate, I did a lot of research and couldn't find many bad reviews

@pauljoseph8338 Ай бұрын

With the millions of worldwide viewers that your channel attracts…I can’t imagine that ALL the equipment companies aren’t fighting each other for the right to send you free equipment.

@josephpecoul6532 Ай бұрын

Well said sir

@gs1100ed Ай бұрын

This video has 15k viewers

@SMGJohn Ай бұрын

Well there is a difference between sending a 4000 euro laptop to someone, or a 3000 euro camera, versus a 40 000 euro excavator.

@pauljoseph8338 Ай бұрын

@@gs1100ed just wait

@jasoncdebussy Ай бұрын

@@gs1100edProbably didn't mean just this video

@Imwhisper76ontwitch Ай бұрын

Is this click bait?! Was it a scratch and dent discount?! PURE MADNESS!! Seriously though you definitely deserve a new machine!

@svthorasailing4868 Ай бұрын

Pivoting bucket assembly is a game changer,congratulations.

@janlesinski4719 Ай бұрын

The grading bucket with tilt is so useful

@puirYorick Ай бұрын

Well, Marty, if anyone deserves to enjoy a bit of new excavator smell it's you. May this little champ serve you well for decades at least.

@jayesh5131 Ай бұрын

Fr 💯😍

@87mini Ай бұрын

Must be a welcome change to operate a machine with no slack or slop in the bushings! We all love your stable of well-used iron, but you deserve this - just slip it on like a pair of trainers and go! Outstanding brand, as well!

@shooterjohn7163 Ай бұрын

Well done Marty you deserve something new for a change. Not that we don’t enjoy you repairing old things it’s just nice to have something new for once…John

@NFSGamerful Ай бұрын

These takeuchi's are still one of the best minis on the market, extremely smooth and quick machines and just a joy to work with

@MartyT Ай бұрын

Yes it is fast without being jerky,. Very nice to operate

@russellhansen8119 Ай бұрын

Glad you finally got new. But I do love the repair videos too.

@roostercogburn7243 Ай бұрын

I remember finding this channel from a search of eel video's. Glad I stuck around. New Zealand is nice and comfy.

@TheJttv Ай бұрын

Micro hydro

@taxesdeathandtrouble.1886 Ай бұрын

Angry Rams.

@microwave221 Ай бұрын

I think the electro atv was my hook

@wolverine89893 Ай бұрын

Mine was the Abandoned Excavator, my jaw hit the floor as soon as he got that excavator up and running. I subscribed immediately and have watched him ever since, has not disappointed me with any of his videos. He deservers all praise 😊😊

@dukeboy-6645 Ай бұрын

@@taxesdeathandtrouble.1886 i found him through angry ram myself, so glad I did!

@ianbartelmez4720 Ай бұрын

The thing I find the most hilarious/intriguing is watching your equipment, vs your utes on the tracks... I would question taking my F-350 single rear up these trails... A huge part of why I watch! Glad youtube and life.are treating you this well!, but I prefer "pre emissions" everything personally.

@billsmith5166 Ай бұрын

Takeuchi is really good stuff. I had one of their skid loaders and it was great. Never had a problem with it. Enjoy your new machine.

@MartyT Ай бұрын

I did a lot of research and couldn't find many complaints

@HarrisT Ай бұрын

Congrats Marty. Cheers from this side! What a sweet machine!

@rhiantaylor3446 Ай бұрын

I first watched your video when you converted a dead washing machine into a lifetime supply of free electricity and I hope that your YT work has helped you buy the new excavator - you deserve it !

@MartyT Ай бұрын

Thanks mate

@johnel1083 27 күн бұрын

holy shit me to, how kool was that!!!

@stingray427man Ай бұрын

Maintaining those roads kinda looks therapeutic in a way. Good buy

@chrispbacon3042 Ай бұрын

This New Zealander spends more time on his camera angles than hollywood

@stefanliljeholm2351 Ай бұрын

Agree...hoolywood have a lot to learn from a pro😀

@erik_dk842 Ай бұрын

Marty T doesn't have an against-common-sense-and-centuries-of-past-experience agenda like Hollyweird is desperately trying to promote.

@dfross87 Ай бұрын

I wish Hollywood created content even half as good as Marty does.

@daleolson3506 Ай бұрын

Hollyweird all drugged up freaks

@Trey4x4 Ай бұрын

You're a dried up piece if drift wood that's splintered I reckon. Correct your tone

@rhyswoodman6781 Ай бұрын

Nice to have new things sometimes. You kiwis love your takeuchi's!

@PeterGriswald Ай бұрын

They really are damn good machines.

@john_barnett Ай бұрын

Takeuchi are to compact excavators like Sony is to portable CD players, the OG

@clypeum5063 Ай бұрын

Europe/scandinavia loves takeuchi too. They are top of the line, user friendly and hold the value!

@wolverine89893 Ай бұрын

I would of thought you found an old mini-ex in a forest abandoned and you get it running like a Dream. Bring it home and use it. But for all the old equipment you get up and running , as well as put back to work. You deserve this brand new mini excavator. I am surprised Takeuchi has not seen your channel and given it to you for free. 😂

@clarkpeel7727 21 күн бұрын

Every man should take notes. Marty T is a master of his own universe. Everything he touches becomes better than it was before

@virtuestreams2616 Ай бұрын

Nice acquisition Marty-you certainly deserve it!

@ezone913 Ай бұрын

Can't wait to see the Mrs. take a turn. It's hard not to smile when you run a miniex. Nice buy, Marty.

@kiwi_welltraveled4375 Ай бұрын

This will definitely be the kids new favourite piece of equipment. I bet they'll be excellent operators before they even have a driver's licence...... Leave, Same or Better, Everything Be Kind ☮️🙋🏻‍♂️

@jarchie84 Ай бұрын

Congrats Marty. I know that lil machine will have a well maintained and never abused life.

@Mark_Linford Ай бұрын

I can well imagine the many hours this new addition to fold will work and all done with Marty 's beaming smile 🙂

@belowmeoff Ай бұрын

May it run long and strong for many years.

@boe4448 Ай бұрын

Marty, Very cool handy machine. The operator did a nice job as well. Thanks, Boe

@jenksify Ай бұрын

Great job renovating this excavator. You did such a great job that it looks like new.

@martymc2fly Ай бұрын

I'm fairly new to diggers and hired one for the first time last week to dig some trenches and some tidy up work at home. Super easy machine to learn on and very versatile. Money well spent mate.

@craigsudman4556 Ай бұрын

My goodness! I was so surprised to see a machine with fresh paint. Well good luck with the new machine Marty...I'll bet you don't hear that phrase often. You have certainly earned a new machine by saving and refurbishing so many "Old girls" that would have sat and rusted away to nothing. Great video thumbs up.

@trainsinkansas576 Ай бұрын

Nice piece of equipment. Seeing you on something brand new is different but it sounds like it was a good deal. I'm glad you got it.

@_DEADED Ай бұрын

I'm impressed by the small size. No more raking leaves forever!

@davidstokes8441 Ай бұрын

You bought a NEW machine!

@The8blackwidow8 Ай бұрын

Excevator footage in time laps always looks so cute

@stevejohnstonbaugh9171 Ай бұрын

Congratulations Marty! I don't imagine there is a more deserving mate out there. Good for you!

@BruceBoschek Ай бұрын

Takeuchi 👍👍👍. Goo, solid machines and competent service. Nice unit. Congratulationsl

@JuhaErkkila Ай бұрын

Congratulations! Must be a great feeling operating nice new reliable machine!

@joerodrigues3816 Ай бұрын

Happy to see that you are back matey great video thank you again all the best to you all

@adrianjimenezdrums Ай бұрын

Congratulations on the new toy. To clean the uphill side of the road, you can rotate 30-40 degrees the arm with respect to the platform and have a better angle of attack of the bucket so that you attack parallel to the road. Thanks for the videos.

@jonjonword6222 Ай бұрын

Love your videos sir. I was just in NZ a few weeks ago visiting my daughter at university of Auckland. Such a beautiful country !

@SQLRYAN Ай бұрын

Wow, a new machine. Usually see you dragging home some abandoned equipment and reviving them. Quite a departure from your norm. Congrats on your NEW purchase, nice one!

@drewjones66 Ай бұрын

Love it!! Moves my soul to see you "treat" yourself to a new machine ❤️❤️🥰

@danielmcclain1573 Ай бұрын

I love the editing makes me feel like I'm driving the excavator !!!😎

@ManxAndy Ай бұрын

Nice purchase….good solid machines, I’ve use a 14 tonner in the past, great bit of kit, very reliable 👍👌🇮🇲

@goptools Ай бұрын

The new machine is a beauty! Good luck with it.

@Melripley48 Ай бұрын

I am impressed by the machine & the bloke using it. Well done & I bet you were smiling in yuour sleep after buying a new machine. Cheers from Aus

@bob_thebuilder Ай бұрын

I was going to have a dig about all the existing equipment that you could have used, then saw the narrow track. Nice save!

@joedominick7517 Ай бұрын

Marty, I not used to seeing you operate a brand new mini excavator! Best of luck on that shiny new digger.

@hallbags7444 Ай бұрын

Nearly 500k subs.....lets goooo! Bloody legend!

@j.w.3345 Ай бұрын

Nice machine, You earned it!! The tilt bucket is really nice!

@user-kx9dc7hn9g Ай бұрын

New gear! WTH! 😆😆😆. Seems like a bit of a beast Marty! Well deserved, nicely done! 🎉🎉🎉

@remiewatkins8032 Ай бұрын

Its awesome to see you with some new stuff you work so hard good job

@LT1210 Ай бұрын

Very nice addition to the farm. Congratulations, you deserve it.

@jimgrady7458 Ай бұрын

I do love to see a Marty T upload, but I've become convinced that Kiwis spend %50 of their lives clearing and grading roadways. New Zealand seems like a beautiful country, but I don't think I'd last 6 months, I need my asphalt 😁

@Oodle-ox2vf Ай бұрын

It's OK, we have motorways, traffic lights, and proper roads, but Marty lives in a remote area. NZ has vast areas of countryside where there are almost no people, so we have plenty of dirt roads too. Plenty of asphalt in the cities, so you would be quite safe there, but not as happy. 🙂

@lot6129 Ай бұрын

They are all moving to Australia....

@benwinstanley101 Ай бұрын

Awesome! 🙌 this little machine next size model up is what my dad taught me on about 18 years ago . Thanks for the video

@harlow2047 Ай бұрын

We used this model excavator at the Council works - awesome little machines, especially with the tilt bucket. They do like to throw their tracks once they get a bit worn though.

@wideyxyz2271 Ай бұрын

In your hands Marty, this wee beastie will run forever!

@GreyRockOne Ай бұрын

How cool is that! Thanks Marty

@alanfenwick9307 Ай бұрын

Nice score Marty. The first thing I noticed was the swivel bucket and expect it will be a godsend for the seemingly endless track maintenance work you have on your hands. Looking forward to seeing the track work up to the turbine. Thanks for sharing and cheers from across the ditch.

@petegraham1458 Ай бұрын

Nice! The tilt bucket is a really nice feature for you to have given the type of work needed on your property, Congratulations!

@MarkWeiner-jx8qv Ай бұрын

Nice acquisition and addition to your fleet!

@assassinlexx1993 Ай бұрын

I was wondering who that was. As this piece of equipment had zero rust on it. Surprise Great machine with easy to trailer. Save the tracks - use the bucket for turning. Your son will using the excavator for sure Mate.

@benniemathews9624 Ай бұрын

Happy to see you get this new piece of equipment Marty! It looks like a very useful addition to your fleet. Cheers!

@smitty9733 Ай бұрын

They make a truly great skidsteer . Good luck with it !

@aserta Ай бұрын

Given your land's verticality, modifying the Yan to match the Take's bottom blade would be a good idea. They are indeed much more stable with longer reach. There's also another mod where you add two extra winglets (controlled by an extra cylinder) that extend and dig down when the blade's in the ground, giving it even more stability.

@daddygoat Ай бұрын

Wow, that is Sweeeeeet! You have earned that. I have watched you cobb together broken machines for years., it is nice to run a new machine!

@DumbSkippy Ай бұрын

Mazel Tov Marty. May your new machine bring you happiness and joy!

@stevehaken Ай бұрын

Congrats on the purchase! Well deserved.

@roberthocking9138 Ай бұрын

Wow buying new equipment, we have done well. Not as much fun as restoring the old girls, but no doubt much needed where you live. Good job 👍

@kevinmccarey5015 15 күн бұрын

Very happy for you Marty, Nice machine for your kingdom Be well

@billyhaddock5540 Ай бұрын

MartyT, congrats on ur new Takeuchi Tb217r Mini Excavator. looks like it will do the work on the dirt road..

@aserta Ай бұрын

Since it's new, and under warranty, would be nice to treat it to a custom fit tarp to keep water and detritus off the top deck. Nice purchase, may it serve you for years to come.

@terryfromsouthcarolina4601 Ай бұрын

Marty! How could you? A NEW machine? Where is the rust and grease? Congrats mate, you deserve some equipment that you don't have to muck about for hours just to use it. Enjoy and be safe! Cheers Terry

@brucet8551 Ай бұрын

its great to see you on a new machine Marty.they are fun to operate.

@scotty2307 Ай бұрын

It is pretty amazing what you can do with a mini excavator. There is an old guy that has been building new trail through wooded and rocky terrain at a county park nearby. It is able to get in to very tight spaces, and build the trail without leaving much evidence of it's passage other than new trail. Congratulations on the new equipment.

@michijimc9753 Ай бұрын

Nice to see you with a new piece of gear. Taking it home and going right to work without having to sort the issues which parked it so long ago.

@mishahendriks3020 Ай бұрын

Cheers Marty, to the new machine! Good choice (to go new), and it no doubt will stay as new in your hands.

@mfc4591 Ай бұрын

I was kind of thinking....new, well that's good. Hope you enjoy the excavator, well done.

@zedz2360 Ай бұрын

excellent little machine, I look forward to seeing it on all sorts of jobs you can think of

@paulcooper9135 Ай бұрын

You've certainly earned it! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

@phillipcortel6330 Ай бұрын

Congratulations 🎊 👏 Marty!!

@deannelson9301 Ай бұрын

Nice machine. Love watching.

@ThatCameraGuy98 Ай бұрын

You are an "Ace" at everything that you do! Fantastic Marty!!!!

@J-D.. Ай бұрын

Nice one Marty great little Machine they are really handy ideal for you 👍

@johnel1083 27 күн бұрын

Nice machine Marty, now all it needs is a thumb. I love the viteos on rescuing old equipment . cant believe some of the things you go through to retrieve equipment. but at the end the effort was well deserving. take care Brother

@kevinpowell4182 Ай бұрын

great little machine mate should keep you going for a long time.

@westvirginiaridgewalker Ай бұрын

I’ve waited all day to watch this ❤

@stuartcraigon2003 Ай бұрын

Fantastic little machines those. Great to see wrapper fresh on the channel and that the channel is doing so well that your able to get stuff like this. 👏❤️