Watching two and a half years later: So many pivot pints! That thing ARTICULATES. Awesome thing to learn and get mastery of.

Very cool. Looks like it could use some more rear ballast but that hinged boom is sweet.

they are great machines once your used to them. My buddy can't keep them on his lot, sells them before then can even make it to his yard. They are starting to take off here in the US. Does pretty good in general, handle to be able to use a fork or skid bucket, but still have the excavator too. And the best part is they are quick moving around the jobsite, not like a regular mini ex.

I do everything with mine. It's the best thing since slice bread!!

I remember my first time on a JCB. I couldn’t hit the ground. But I never considered myself an operator. Thanks for the videos. God bless.

When used as skidsteer, blade must be lifted all the way up, boom folded completely, and rollers on back of bucket rested against blade. This way mimics skidsteer design and forces on bucket are transferred to blade and frame of machine, rather than through the boom, thus causing harsh wear on boom, cylinders, and hydraulic lines. Or take the 5 minutes to read the manual and learn proper operation techniques for such a unique machine.

Hey letsdig18! The hinge in the center of the boom/stick middle section allows you to dig a straight trench without having to straddle the trench!

The problem is such an innovating machine like this with so many different functions absolutely needs an operator to take you through the optimal ways to use it. At first looks to me it is awesome and I would love to see what they can really do!

thoose rolers in the bucket it goes into the inside of the blade after manual. has a Deutz engine. inline 4 cylinder turbo.

I could see where it would come in real handy on some the jobs you guys do. Keep up the great videos

I could drive that thing all day. Looks like fun.

Those pond jobs are starting to pay off. 😎

Looks like two guys across the table in a coffeehouse smiling at each other and being entertaining! Lol

That is a crazy little machine! I like the skid steer drive idea but not sure I could handle the rest. Would take some getting use too. Thanks for sharing

Quite impressed with the reach the boom has for such a small machine. Be a great machine for finishing in tight areas

My 4yo: "That thing can do push ups!"

Don't let this video give you the wrong idea of how great of a machine the MCR is and what it can do for you! I work for an equipment dealer and sell these machines everyday. I can tell you from 3+ years experience in selling these machines that the learning curve is incredibly easy. With proper training, and a knowledgeable sales rep, a novice operator or seasoned veteran can be comfortable and making the machine dance in less than 4 hours.

letsdig18, thanks for all the vids, was looking at one of these and seeing you guys run them I bought an 8 MCR and love it thanks for helping me get off the fence good health and good help to you and yours!!

This thing is pretty cool I didn’t expect it to be that good, it needs more weight in the ass end tho would be best for contractors building houses all the time

That thing seems to have quite the learning curve!

Now they look like a blast to operate. I'd have a ball with one of those.

It can dig deeper than regular machines tha size great idea.

Put the blade all the way up when in skid steer mode. Also suck the main boom in tight to the machine to bring the centre of gravity back.

Probably gonna be great for landscape gardeners.

Not bad, appears to need a touch more weight in the rear when running the skid steer bucket

I see some comments about this machine doing a lot of jobs but none of them well, that is the same thing I heard about a mini skid steer when they first came out.

Seems like it would have some trouble loading a truck with the big bucket on it. Also looks like a good tool for working in tight quarters or right up against buildings. I bet a few contractors who do basement waterproofing or pipe work on old houses and buildings would love it.

Man this is the best I think iv had mine for 3 years now think love it

Practice practice practice and I am sure it will be a useful addition

I am a dealer for them in Georgia. Glad to see you using one!

That extra piece in the boom that allows boom to turn left/right looks like it will help digging a trench straight from alongside

Love the idea of what the manufacturer is doing. Would take a lot of time to get used to it . Very nifty when you do get the hang of it. 2 for 1 type of deal

Thanks for the video.

What a cool little machine!

That is awesome, its quick and sure its different so going to have a learning curve but that bend in the arm is killer, granted know I don't know about the other one Tim was in but the show of the one you were in looked real good to me

Looks good, 2 piece boom and fast.

It’s definitely a quick little piece of equipment but that extra pivot point would take some getting used to.

Nice machine. Seems it would be great for using in tight spot backyards for septic, pool, utility line, and landscaping jobs.

the wheeled ones are nifty as heck. pull a trailer with all the attachments you need for the job. and of have oil quick or something like that you dont need to get out of the cab when changing them. rototilt also of course you have on them.

The drivers in this video fail to adjust the machine properly in skid-steer mode. This goes on the stability which is also good to see in the video.

Looks like most of the other "all purpose" machines. Does multiple things but none of them as good as a dedicated rig.

tried one on a site a few months back... they move fast like a skid steer too! Get used to them and they could be a very productive tool

I ran one a little bigger doing some road work. I loved it after I got use to it

definitely a "carry load low" machine. looks like you could get in trouble with it really quick.

That thing is awesome

I've never run one, but I think when used as a skid steer the blade should be all the way up and the support/wheels at the rear of the bucket should be against the face of the blade which would allow the bucket to curl up and down to adjust grade just as you would with a skid steer.

Hi Chris that was a pretty cool little machine

Thing looks crazy as hell , I think I would be all sorts of discombobulated for a bit

it has a lot of potential for working small jobs in small spaces. I could see being able to tuck the boom in while digging being something very useful

that would be awesome once you get the hang of it , a skid steer and digger with extra reach all in one

I could have fun with that. But would prefer a CAT 385C for my weekend digging in the back yard xD

I couldn’t imagine that thing having much break out force using a skid steer bucket to dig. I’d be interesting to see somebody who’s schooled on one and really adept run it though.

The Koehring Skooper is considered the first heavy-duty hydraulic front shovel machine in the American market, but where did the idea come from? May 21, 2015 Thomas Berry A Koehring 205 Skooper used cables for hoisting and hydraulics for bucket reach, breakout and dump. A Koehring 205 Skooper used cables for hoisting and hydraulics for bucket reach, breakout and dump. The Skooper line originated in 1957 with the model 205. Rated at two yards capacity, it was substantially larger than other such machines of the time, and its 1957 introduction made it the first American-made hydraulic shovel.

What a wicked machine!!!

They are an awesome machine I brought one a few months ago. more of a tool carriers machine. If you do a lot of different work it's perfect

Fast and powerful looking tracks when you were turning as you were pushing dirt.

I think having the skid steer drive function on a switch would be great since a lot of minis are very hard for big guys like myself to use the foot pedals but I think I could do with out the rest of the features.... the old saying figure out what your good at and stick with it. Love the videos.

Ok so to use it in Skidsteer mode you wan the blade up those tags on the back of the bucket push against the blade. Hope this helps

Would be good for digging footers🤗

That thing is nifty like a fifty, doesn't seem complicated at all, would jump in and be at home.

The loader conversion has some nice features, but simply isn't a skid steer replacement.

Intersting Toys there Chris, i never seen anything like that before🖒

Looks to be as little light in the back I think a skid steer would be quicker though

I’ve seen videos of this machine in action on KZfaq and when have guy knows how to use it this thing is incredible

Fun toys, it seems to barely be heavy enough in the rear to lift a full bucket with the skid steer attachment

learning curve

I think the Diverto and the Menzi Muck are two cool machines. I like the extra reach for the bucket and tilt /swing ability. Might be good for a mower to get under trees, running an auger, trencher. Would be nice to have a standard set of attachments. Side entrance and visibility is nice. What's the max lift height, is it at least 10' for loading trucks? How deep of a hole can you dig? What's the break out force?

Probably a pretty useful machine once you get the hang of it

That swivel boom could reach around back side of trees or a trench against a foundation , etc. I need a mini-ex with a dozer on both ends. Better on steep roads.

Wow. The left/right pivot on the boom. Not seen these in Australia yet, and it's March 2021. If it's good quality, I hope it does well. It looks to be a really versatile machine. Initially I thought the skid steer bucket wasn't all that useful. I've changed my mind. This machine could be really useful.

Hey, im 16 Years old and im working in a company that wotks together with Mecalac so we sell them too. I know everything of all Machines and love that you tried them. I think its the 8 mcr you are in right? My personnaly favorite is the new 9 MWR you need to try it when you have the chance! They are not to complicated if you worked a bit with them, they are really flexible and compact but strong i just love it that you tried them

i definitly need that in my life,

I know you're getting it, but watch out for his cervical posture. Over time he may get hyper kyphosis. Sorry for my english.

I'd be lost as last year's Easter egg in that thing

Looks like it would be very useful for replacing septic systems. You could show up to a job with just that machine and do the whole job.

The Bucket/ Blade interface when in skid steer mode is going to have to be rethunk. To much RTFB or 'defective' machines getting returned....

Hi, always cool, see your work & your machines :) Something I noticed is that when the camera saves movies to memory, you get a delay / slow motion for a few seconds! It's probably because your memory you save is too slow. Otherwise, everything is so good and enjoyable to follow! Hade!

Thanks Chris interesting Mecalacs dual-purpose vehicle stay safe Covid-19 from the UK

That thing is pretty cool

Looks like a 35d on steroids. Fast track obviously and looks like it could use some more counter weight. Hard one to wrap my head around but once mastered, has a ton of potential. Thanks for the video Chris.

So it can dig a ditch, grade with the blade, load a truck, and get around fast... seems pretty cool and useful might not be better than an actually skid steer or mini but this has hella potential

I think you need to keep the dozer blade up when you use the bucket

I'd keep it in excavator mode, at least it'll work then

I run a John deer 35 and a John deer 323 skid steer no way would I trade both of them for this. Thanks for the video Chris!

I have one of those at work its nice

I would be curious to see how it does with snow removal

I need one of these things

good idea. put a 4n 1 clam bucket on front loader. And forks.

Is that combination a new thing because I’ve never seen anything like that before? Like the Swiss Army knife of dirt machines.

what is it about red dirt that gets my hackles up ?

i dont like it simply because that skid steer bucket appears to be too heavy to load a full scoop in it. but its a interesting design

Nice Video and nice mashines. I have just one more question. How du you pivet de boom from the left to the right.

We own 7 of them at my company from a 6 to a 15 and they are very versatile once you get use to them well worth the investment

Does the boom articulate automatically, or is there a second control for that? That would be wierd!

The offset arm is a nice touch. But it's the povot in the arm for me. Don't need to be parked next to a wall to dig against

Looks like there miss the turning knuckle. Would sure make it more useful. So that way you could flip the bucket and fill and level by pulling towards the machine.

Rototilt on and then can work!👍

if they had some attachments I would be really interested in them. I have to have a cold planer for paving and I do believe nothing hooks up to their machines like standard quick connects. I like the idea of having 2 machines in one but then if one breaks down they both are and alot of times when you buy something that does alot of things, it does them all ok but nothing great.

It’s about time someone put the pivot out there where you can effectively trench along side of an obstacle. This machine would be great for a small landscaping company, especially in tight areas

I use one about every day at work they are a very unique machine! Trying to download a pic of ours it's a 6 mcr