Just ignore haters in the comments and enjoy your new toy

I have an HT10 China mini Excavator. I used it to dig up a water hydrant, and it worked well. There was no way i could hand dig it, as i was dealing with clay. Only trouble I had was the mud sticking to the bucket. I have the regular grease fittings, and I added a hydraulic cylinder to the thumb. I have the post hold digger and quick attachment, and it digs holes better than they 3pt tractor post hole digger! 1.5 gallons lasted me about 4 hours of run time. Very cheap to operate!

Interesting subject; somebody(s) have been importing new Chinese mini-excavators by the hundreds and they have been showing up in auction yards by the dozens. Almost all are the 1-ton size with 12~13 HP Briggs and Stratton gas engines, some have swing booms and some have thumbs. I bid on a unit in Sacramento, CA last year for $4750 and by the time I paid all the fees and my fuel to pick it up I was into it for a shade under $6K. Came with a tool kit but no manual. So far it's worked fine, controls aren't quite as nice as a name-brand unit but it gets the job done. Only problem was a loose hose under the deck that sprayed some hyd. oil around but an easy fix and prompted me to go over everything with a wrench. Nothing else was loose though. Yes they run warm, this machine came with an electric fan for the hyd. oil cooler.

That's a small farm dream machine. I love it!! Want one.

Good luck on getting parts

Somewhere in China there's a guy at the factory wondering where he left his toolbox

Should you tell us, how much it costs? how did you order it ? any problem with customs clearance or logistic?

The fact that they make a machine for around $10k that can do the work of 10 men per hour That you can haul with a 2010 chevy traverse is pretty cool

I actually really like this little beastie. As long as you use it within it's designed spec, it should be useful for quite some time. My concern about importing one is driven around the availability of spare parts a few years out from now (think the way that cubans keep American cars going from the 1950's). As long as you don't mind fabricating replacement pieces if needed, it seems like a good buy.

I gonna buy one for my kids, have them make a pond or something in the backyard, teach them something useful

man, that little thing is cool and well worth the money I looked at the site and talked with the wife and I'm okay to buy something whoot lol thanks for the video my friend.

Dude! The Jack Trick? Never would have thought of it and I love it! Thank you!

Dude! That thing sweet brother yes TOTALLY IGNORE haters... I'd bet not one of them has ever sat in a mini x. For a home owner that thing is sweet, AND has B&S motor... Could you perhaps provide cost including shipping? Rad video!

The contractors hate these cheap Chinese machines because they can't charge you a massive price to do your work. These machines are great for home owners to save money.

I would want to get a chunk of plate steel to use as a shield for those motors, and weld some brackets onto it to bolt into the same bolts that hold the motors on either side of the track system. It could just bolt right on and span the entire rear of the track, covering those motors. Would be worth it and potentially save you from screwing one or both of those motors up on a boulder.

Could use one right now! You know, if you don't over work the little thing, work within it's limitations and keep in mind the areas not all well shielded, change oil, filters and grease regularly, it should last for quite some time (I think). 😎

I love mine. They sell them at auctions for about $4200 out the door (including ca sales tax and auction fee). Everyone should have one.

I bought a copper granulator through the same process, shipping broker. It would have been cheaper (found out after the fact) for me to have it direct shipped to my door. Do your research on shipping before finalizing the paperwork. Going through a broker cost me another $1000.00 with fees. The manufacturer will usually have a freight fowarder that will handle direct shipping.

If you have an Apple phone, I know there is a way to use the phone camera to view text and have the phone translate it. My Chinese wife frequently does this to read English language labels to help her make sense of what she doesn't understand... maybe this can help you skim your manual...

What was the purchase price? What was the shipping cost? I do like that it's a little workhorse, nice job breaking down and the step by step

Love it can you say the price of the machine or would you rather not i understand either way but very cool

I think that would be perfect to dig out new foundations, or maybe to bury plumbing in an unfinished garage. I could use it to travel in old buildings to knock out walls. I'd probably build a ROPS for it though.

Don't worry about getting her stuck in the mud. You can just pick it up and put it in your pocket!!

If that was mine Id be using non-ethanol fuel. Its the ethanol that kills the carbs in these small engines.

were gonna def need a long term review follow up a year from now

I was thinking of one of these for my grandson for his sandbox.

The reason that you had hydraulic oil on top of the tank it leak through the cap which it is vented so pressure doesn't build up in the tank, with the bouncing around on the ship and at the warehouse and on your trailer. It looks like the tank was over filled if you can't see the oil line on the sight glass then it is over filled. Good luck with your new toy.

look very impressive for a tiny digger. Very compact.

Nice, I’d love to have one to play with around the yard

All the people saying this 10,000 machine isn't as good as a $40,000 machine form a name brand... All I can say is no shit. This thing will do just fine for small jobs for a quarter the price.

Why Evil country? What did they do to you? I suggest you go visit China once and you will find most Chinese people are very friendly and helpful to foreigners. Take care and please be open minded. It’s good for your soul.

Interesting experiment. 180 thousand views on a channel with less then 900 subs. You hit the lottery with the youtube algorithm 😅

Nice little trencher or small timber handler. Probably be better off rehabbing a neglected digger for the cash but im impressed tbh. I thought it would be a joke.

Screw the haters man, they crying about buying this but forget where over half the clothes, shoes, phones, etc coke from. 😂 it’s either this or spend 10x the money for the same size here in the us that are barely assembled here 😂

I'm from Montana as well. Would love an opportunity to see this thing in person.

This was great info. Thank you.

Too cool dude. I watched this fully, and I can tell it wont be one for heavy digging but it seems good for light work. How much does one of these cost?

Right off the bat... Check every bolt!

Very informative video. For one fourth the price of a Kubota I think this is just great.

good for house work nice buy

That meter on the side actually reads C and F, wondering if thats not the hidraulic level meter, but the temperature meter.

Well we could buy this equipment in America.... But for a whole lot more. Are county is ran by greed, and the super wealthy cry about paying taxes. Good find in my book, and looks like it's easy to work on. You don't even need a Manuel good find buddy 😅

You could built a skid plate to protect the drive motors and undercarriage.

good way to blow out your parking pin by pushing against the car like that. should have your parking E brake on very tight to prevent movement and pressor on the parking pins.

IDK if you've been back to the listing but the company seems to have enjoyed your video so much they used clips of it in their listing now 🤣

14:02 if you can, waterjet a 2 piece cover. The clear surface on the big gear could serve as a sealing surface if you use rubber on the edge of the cover. The guard for the gears looks thick enough for the cover plate to be screwed on with threaded holes.

The Chinese are very good at making cheap shit without backup support then wonder why people like me write these comments No one writes the same comments about Japanese machines because they do exactly the opposite.

So what was your total cost. I know here in the states can buy for around 10,000 plus tax no attachments.

They forgot to ship your roof

I've been thinking about buying the towable excavator from Norther Tool and welding it to the top of a zero turn lawnmower.

Haters are just petty minded people who don’t realize how the world works. You people need to see the big picture.

Homesteading Uncontained here on KZfaq just did a review after owning one for a year.

Way better than digging by hand!!! Looks pretty good to me. Cheers!!!!

I have bought many of these things from China and my experience is that you can expect as much as you like, but there is nothing they will do for you, no refund no nothing, just be thank full you did not buy a crate of bricks, the one time we bought 800 Android Tablets and only 6 that worked.

how fun is this ❤

For smal project is a good equipment, and price affordable for buyers....

I press enter to quick, where can I get one, directly from alibaba? Are they reliable? Asking these questions due to a friend of mine who never got his order.

Not bad at all for the money

That traverse is heavy if it can hold a mini excavator 👍🏻 (Yes I liked my own comment)

If you wanted to increase your fuel capacity you could mount a 5 gallon fuel tank on top. Good luck!

You have a beautiful home.

I need to get me one of these. My buddy imported a vehicle and was a long and difficult process.

Looks well made to me!

Where would you take this for warranty repair and parts? Do they have service centers and mobile techs in your area and are parts available in the US? I have read that buying Chinese equipment is hard to warranty and get parts. Let me know.

ok.. a tool kit of a sort but manual is in chinese mandran or cantoese or haklo or??

For such a small engine why run 87. Put premium in small engines

I was hoping to see where the battery was placed and how well it was held down, and accessable for maintenance. Since I know it will be months between uses, I'm planing on installing a Tee in the gas line to the carburetor, with a valve to drain the tank back into a storage can, then run the carb dry. Just trying to stop the crud tar that develops in the carb when the gas evaporates. So far this has worked on the snow blowers and chain saws. Don't need to do it on the mowers, as the gas does not evaporate in the winter. Probably more depends on how cool the storage is during the summer months.

Ok I'd like to get one of these, and install a 2 stage log splitter pump, wonder if you could set the stage over enough to be able to track straight at a higher speed.... what is the pump gpm specs?

could you make a video explaining how you went though the shipping and getting it over here? I am just wondering..I was really thinking about ordering one of these..but never had anything like this shipped before..that wasnt though like amazon lol thank you for the viedo have a great one..

Cool! Amazed this video has caused so much crying lol

Looks like it was built withe same stuff they built the Erector sets out of we used to get for Christmas in the 60s 😂ie heavy duty aluminum foil!

Perfect for a small home in the country

clearly a cheep bit of junk.

Make China great again!!!

It may tear up eventually but it also looks easy to work on and cheap. I like it!!

Very nice and I am going to buy one , small business or homeowner os perfect!!!!

How much did you pay for this?

Is it strong enough to dig a stump. I'd want it for yamadori collecting.

I hope you got the Kubota motor.... Briggs & Stratton... Is better than a Chinese knockoff... Although harbor freights motors aren't too bad..... Happy Chinese

Love it! Hi ow much and from where .. what site?

Love it. enjoy ur new machine

at 0:14 was the hi-lo pushing your car with the E-brake on or was the parking pawl crying?

Awesome man it is alot better than swinging a pick and shovel enjoy

12:55 could easily fabricate a couple of bash guards and put longer bolts through the motor into the frame.

Where's the initial startup clip and test run?? Was waiting for that

lol Shandong :) i just bought a Well drill from them awaiting delivery.. Hope it gets here okay cause i badly need water in this California desert.

Your lucky you got yours. I bought 2 of them an got absolutely nothing. I reported it through PayPal but got no refund or the mini tracked blackhole. Dealing with Chinese companies will rip you off

Please keep the crate it will be worth more than the digger in about a year

Biggest shock was how cheap fuel was wtf ours in uk is about 3x the price

You’ll just have to fix it every so often like all the other ones. As long as you can fabricate and and are handy you can keep anything machine around forever sweet purchase!

The first thing I'd change on that would be to buy some decals that say CAT, just to reduce the local Chinese haters comments. LOL. I'll bet many of the haters are wearing CAT work boots and ball caps made in China.

By the way I just looked at that link you listed. They are using your KZfaq footage to show there products. You should be getting paid for it.

looks good to me man looks decent

Bet that thang will do two flower beds….. easy…..

It's so cute looking 😛

I thought that manual said briggs on it. I think that would be a no for me just cause of that.

you have a nice house

How much was it?

You should use nonethathinal gas in it. I use it with all my small engines.

Your house is amazing!