Andrew it is very surprising what that little thing can achieve I don't know the full potential but what I can see it's a good deal for four thousand dollars.
Totally teasing us. And your right there is something coming on mountain top, he didn't do all that work and has portable work containers, Just to maintain his machines there for nothing. I'll bet something great is coming. I can see a bigger castle on the hill top coming soon. To pretty a place to just have a proper camping trailer up there. I feel a bunch of new videos coming. Ha! Ha! 😂❤
If it lasts a season with Andrew in his environment it's a pretty capable machine. Obviously not doing big jobs, but great to have to go to smaller access-limited projects.
facts, for 4-5k it's hard to beat. to have some trails built + culverts + maybe some ditching would easily be 3-4k for 1 mile of trails after move-in costs.
season? LOL I am gonna be impressed if he gets 4 jobs out of it before he is welding things back on it and calling it a piece of junk!! He isnt the easiest on big strong heavy equipment, this little things days are numbered.....It does look handy for a homeowner that needs a little more than a shovel and rake though.
I got a chery kv12, and it came with a quick attach, flat bucket, tooth bucket, and a grabber. I've bought a rake and a ripper. I absolutely love this thing for working around the property. The amount of work I've done to not have blisters on my hands or sore shoulders is incredible
We had something just like this at one of my jobs. It rarely went out to jobs but when it did we were glad to have it. Its nice to have something that can get through a fence gate without having to disassemble the fence. They have their limitations but they can get some work done.
This is if you can find one for 4k new like he did. Here in the midwest am seeing many are trying to import and sell for profit, so asking 6k or more… too much for what it is. 4k is the most I’d pay. And probably would have gotten one already if I could find one at that price. Have a full size backhoe already but this thing can get into the spots, and even slow and weak can build single track trail or earn profit doing certain jobs and underpinning
This is if you can find one for 4k new like he did. Here in the midwest am seeing many are trying to import and sell for profit, so asking 6k or more… too much for what it is. 4k is the most I’d pay. And probably would have gotten one already if I could find one at that price. Have a full size backhoe already but this thing can get into the spots, and even slow and weak can build single track trail or earn profit doing certain jobs and underpinning
It's all a trade off. There's nothing comparable to this so you can't even ask yourself if an alternative is a better value. The closest thing is a used Japanese excavator like Andrew said, which would take a lot of mechanical skill and know-how to keep operating as long as a brand new Chinese unit would. If you had that kind of mechanical skill already you might as well buy the best used excavators on the market and fix those up instead and now you're not even in the same ballpark as these mini machinery. Sometimes that extra $1k-$2k is worth it too, just to avoid all the headaches involved with trying to get Chinese exports through customs and into a US port. The political climate around US/China trade is making it a lot harder for normal people to do business in that arena. When you pay a middleman a little extra you're paying for convenience and a higher likelihood that you get your machinery on time in good shape without a week of being on the phone with people who don't care whether you get your Chinese product or not.
Great content Andrew. We need to also know the story behind the LX470...I can see you getting a bump in subs if you do a video on it. The Land Cruiser/LX community is pretty big on CZcams.
Like you said, your video will seal a lot of them and raise the price. Because the stability needs to be watched a proper ropes should be considered vs the rain and sun shield. I bought a used Kubota KH-41 (1 1/2 tons about). 20 years ago and it now has 4600 hours, over double the hours when I bought it. I only rolled it once and grateful for the ROPS. I’m 82+ and still find chores to do year round. Kubota diesel engine a reliable engine and starts no issue even in Canadian winters. I doubt your machine ‘s engine will see 4600 hours but then for the price paid, buy 4-5 new ones as required. I prefer diesel but there is a price.. I consider myself hard on machines but not to your level - I would like your assessment after 500+ hours under your command. Thanks for the video!
It's great to see you smiling, Andrew. There's nothing like a new toy to make a man happy. Great seeing a few mates helping each other out. Happy New Year Andrew. Mike 🇦🇺
I'm 16 minutes in and convinced Andrew worked this harder than I ever would try. That company should give you every new product they make for such an amazing evaluation! Like for 4k, it's hard to explain NOT buying it!
Great little excavator, at first I thought it was a little more than a toy, but this thing is legit, it actually serves a real purpose, it’s so small and portable, and perfect for these little jobs. Awesome video Andrew.
Great video, Andrew. This is the first evaluation of lower priced excavators that was truly a test of what it can do and an honest assessment. I'm guessing the manufacturer is going to start marketing their machines as "Andrew tested." That'll spike sales. Noticed driving a different suv and the new equipment building is well underway. Videos on these? And the line of "little" vehicles in the garage?
Andy that was worth every penny of $4K. You might think of Fabing up a 3/8ths metal bracket to hold a counter weight, use plow pins to attach on the back. Mock one up out of cardboard for pattern to trace on the steel, cut with plasma machine, tac and weld it up.
I was thinking the same thing then I thought it would likely tip it over backwards unless he was always carrying a load close to the weight he pinned on to the back.
I thought its light weight would limit it a lot more than it did. Surprised me when it picked up that engine block, and then some of those trees later on. Well worth $4K IMO.
For a small unit, I think it would be fit for a homeowners unit. Cleaning ditches, doing water lines and such and you just demonstrated what it can do to small diameter trees. Obviously you're not going to go dig the grand canyon or push ridiculous amounts with the blade or lift for that matter but I quite impressed.
@@tbrowniscool I have been waiting on a decent demonstration of these outside of the criticism of being a small unit. I'm considering one myself now. It would make a lot of things easier around my homestead considering that everything I do is by hand right now. And this place is a mess to say the least. He was moving trees most use bigger machines for. He actually put this thing to the test and it's limits are not what one would think they are. I want to get one while they're cheap. The more popular they become the higher the price will be.
That’s pretty neat! I do think that someone with a lot of experience is going to get the most out of it, I would think that a weekend warrior could get in trouble on it…it looks tippy.
Watching Andrew rodeo riding that little excavator trying to strap pull that log was priceless! Good workout for that little machine. Definitely harder than most people would probably be willing to push it. Andrew, don’t ever change! Great vid!
Haha, absolutely hilarious. Is Andrew planning on starting a family? A fun size excavator and kids cars. On a serious note, it's a pretty capable machine. It's a shame it doesn't have an additional counterweight kit. If it isn't broken in 10 minutes, it's good enough for anyone
Its for getting lots of Chicks! "Hey would you like to see my garage of luxury vehicles? I got a benz, lambo, hummer, Rolls Royce..." Would be funny to see a skit like cribs, but with all those mini cars.
Thank you for buying and testing this machine. I've been wanting one for my small farm and wasn't sure if they were worth the money. I kept thinking, if only Mr. C would buy one and test it. :) So, thank you!
It's funny when he almost went through the front when lifting stuff up , very good machine for digging lines , trenches etc. I think the only thing Andrew will have to remember is it's a small machine 😅, Andrew is awesome
Great small machine. I have seen utility companies use them for digging small ditches/trenches for electrical lines and water lines. Good option for a homeowner or a small farm to do some work around.
Hey Andrew-I love watching you and the variety that you provide. You have excellent dirt working skills and a nice variety of machines for us to experience. Like the Big and small machines. Very nice to see hard working person with many different skills. Your ability to repair and fix things is amazing. Also excellent job with the cameras, editing, and drone shots, the scenery is amazing where you are. Keep up the good work on all aspects and thank you.
Andrew has bought giant wheel loaders, rock trucks, rock crusher, bulldozers, you name it. I don't think I've seen him as excited about a piece of equipment as this $4k mine ex. lol.
That little thing is doing an amazing amount of lifting and pushing these hardwood logs. The digging in the shale was great as well. Thanks for the video.
That’s a great real-world review Andrew. Glad to see this thing put to the test. One weak spot on these things is the swing motor, a friend of mine discovered this and sourced an upgraded replacement
After all the huge machines and great projects you've done and shown us, You look like you are in the Shriners circus with that little mini ! Thanks for your work !
That's a very impressive machine especially at that price. My first thought was that it needed a counter weight, second thought was another blade on the other end.
@@pmccoy8924I think that will be good for electricians and plumpers aswell for digging trenches. Not worth having a "real" excavator and renting takes too much time and money. If you can turn 4 hours with a shovel in to 1 hour with a chinese excavator it is probably worth it.
@@pmccoy8924 That's what I was thinking even a hobby farm .. save your back and a lot of time! :) doing small jobs. When I had my property I had an 1948 Case tractor with an old front loader. That was handy as HECK around the 100 acres we had!
My brother had a landscaping company in the Netherlands, I used to go to work with him alot and this machine saved us a TON of work. It fits into the tight backyards we have here, it lifts great and is easy to use and to learn how to use for the new guys. I'm not saying you used it wrong, but if you ever get a job like that in a tiny backyard you'll learn that it really shines in that location.
We have seen smashing cars, appliances and so many other things along with jet skis, boats and ATVs, a friggin rock crusher and ALL the other equipment bought. But never seen Andrew laugh like that. This was an awesome video! Cool wee machine too. 🎉
Excellent video Andrew. Thanks for sharing. I'm sure that many will consider getting one. It would be a great piece of equipment for a homestead. Appreciate your demoing it. Be safe and healthy for 2024. See you on the next video.☝️🙏🙌🇺🇸💪🤠
First thing I noticed was that smile. LOL! I’ve been looking to get one of these mini excavators. Surprisingly impressed with its performance, and we all know Andrew IS NOT easy on equipment!
You sure know how to use the heck out of it! I've bought a UHI UME12P (same class of excavator, just a bit fancier) and i'm very happy with my purchase. Those things are well made usually, unless you get a bad supplier.
It would be so cool if you did like a video trying a 5k excavator, 10k excavator and 20k excavator. Maybe separate videos. These videos are not only so fun to see but incredibly educational. There’s some of us who don’t have a need for a super expensive or big excavator but could definitely use a budget one maybe like this one or a little more expensive
Always a joy to see another video roll in from Andrew! Nice little machine too. Also, I see your new garage building is coming right along. When are we going to see a video on that build? I like the rock look along the base of the building. You are one hard charger Andrew! Great job as usual!
It looks really strong. Have you seen the new "rock crusher" attachments for excavators? It might be a good addition for creating 1 and 2 inch fine rock after your main crusher creates 3 and 4 inch crush piles.
Andrew, thanks for sharing. There are hundreds of us who use a shovel, break our backs just wishing we had a mini excavator and it was fun to watch and dream.
I have seen at least 8 of these "chinese-ism excavators" and this is the first one where I feel you put the machine through real life actual use situations. All the others were more of a "construction" use versus home/homestead use. For $4k you really can't go wrong and after watching this and seeing how they really work...I am going to place and order for one today. Most look to be 2-3x what you paid so maybe I will try my luck at the next auction. Thanks for doing what you do and sharing this. I was super impressed with its ability to lift heavy timbers. Although you are clearly a skilled operator, it was nice to see you give it a good workout!
Yeah I feel like something this size and for that price is more of a personal use on larger properties type thing. Equivalent to a really nice lawn mower, but for trees and digging lol.
That little thing is impressive perfect for going in the woods and getting trees and not having to cut out bigger trails if you only want to keep them four-wheeler UTV or snowmobile size
Wow, that little thing is a beast in its own right! I have to say at first I’m like that’ll make my grandsons a fine little sandbox toy, but after you showed us its potential I have to say I’m really impressed! Nice score Andrew, that’ll get in and out of any tight spaces for sure and it has some muscle too. Thanks for taking us along brother, this was a fun watch. 👍🏼👍🏼 from this guy. ✌🏼
The lack of weight will significantly impact how to use it and what it can do. Having the fixed thumb, makes you curl the load back in close to help with the load balance. To be honest I was pleasantly surprised with what that little machine (not a toy) was able to do. I thought that the B&S badge, should mean that the motor at least is made in the USA, so likely to be OK for local service and parts, but AGT appears to be Chinese company, so the B&S motor is also likely made in a B&S factory over there.
Also he did the one thing a lot of people miss and mess up on these. They ship with a light break in oil that only is good for about 5 hours, because it is designed to catch all the metal shavings and crap as the engine bores in. When people leave it in, it tends to kill the engine.
Thanks for making this video Andrew it was a great help answering the questions I had about something like this. I know that not all brands are the same but it is good to know that there are some that are good.
That little machine truly has a niche. Definitely beats using a shovel and has plenty of hyd power. I could see Andrew getting creative and adding a little more counter weight to the rear and hyd thumb. That would be the ticket.
cool to see someone run one of these that has experience. I've only seen people that have never ran anything in other videos. Thanks for another video!
Here in Germany the machine is offered with four attachments for the equivalent of 4400 US dollars including shipping. This also includes a rotator gripper that is operated with the auxiliary circuit.
These little excavators do very well. I almost bought one last year, but I found a Kubota U17 w/ 3000 hours for a less than what the Chinese ones cost in my area. Cheapest mini-ex like Andrew’s is $8500 in my area.
His smile at 5:30 when he first drives it is great lol I bet he felt like a little boy again driving that thing. I’m sure 10 year old Andrew would’ve loved that thing 😂
I’ve been looking at some wore out backhoes that cost more than this brand new machine. I think you have talked me into buying one of these. Thanks for sharing this with us.
If you wanna see a machine worked to it fullest. Andrew is the guy to do it. Great video! Hope you do you do your magic on this and do some upgrades on it. See what could be done. I'm a huge fan! I've watched every video!
I got a chuckle when Andrew started laughing after he first picked the bigger log up. You could see he was having a blast with his new toy like a little kid. That little excavator is way more capable than I thought it could be for what it is and was actually a steal at that auction price. For little jobs around the house, it would be perfect for the average person to own one and very cheap to maintain and operate. I will have to look up the machine weight because now I'm curious. Beats the hell out of a shovel for sure!
Something worth a look at Andrew. On those pine logs with the branch stubs sticking out. I saw a guy dig out one, probably about three inches into tree. He shaped it like a fat pencil. It was full of pine oil. (I think it was a pine tree, which species, I don know) He lit it with a flint stone and used it to start his fires, blew it out and reused it. That little machine that thought he could. Amazing.
I'm kinda impressed watching you wrangle that thing. Ive been looking into one for a couple years for home and for work when we need something tiny or there's some nice small trees to transplant. For that price, I'd get one
Yanmar it isn't but very capable. I just picked up a 2.0 tonne version of these and this video really demonstrated how useful it is. Thanks Andrew for this.
Neat little machines for what they are. I was looking at getting a 260B backhoe for my John Deere 1025r but they run about $6600. I could just buy one of these and have more capability I guess.
I’ve been wanting you to do a video on one of these! He knows how to use a machine and he’s actually using it hard not just putting around and digging sand
I had to chuckle at your grin when you drove it out of the workshop. Looks like an adult size Tonka toy. I've watched youtubers in Europe use these inside of buildings to dig up floors and stuff.
Hi Andrew , thats a sweet little jigger , and brand new . 🙂.. An impressive little machine .. That demo alone was worth thousands to that company ,, But most is Andrews knowledge , if a newbie tried to do what Andrew has just done he would have tipped it over by now
You should do a follow up after like a year of use and see what condition it's in. I've seen a few of these things that basically fell apart after a year or 2.
I just bought one myself (VISEC VC13 Same machine just different name) and have been absolutely loving it. I was so scared to get some Chinese cheap mini but the price was too good. I have 15 hours on mine and absolutely no issues. I did change out some grease fittings and added hydraulic hose protection. My hour meter got water in it and stopped working so I bought a replacement one for $10. Otherwise its been a perfect machine for me.
The smile on Andrews face when he first drives it is priceless
Hehe.. The NANO excavator for the kids :)
If Andrew ever has a kid, this will be his/her first toy.
like a kid bouncing around on his new toy
Andrew it is very surprising what that little thing can achieve I don't know the full potential but what I can see it's a good deal for four thousand dollars.
Andrew showing that it's not the size of the excavator that matters, but how you use it...
It's great to see progress on the multi-bay garage (looking forward to THAT video series).. Happy 2024, Andrew!!!
I'm sure we all are! Andrew's just teasing us for the big unveiling of another Tadj Mahal next to his Castle 😂
@@laneericHeh true. Not to forget what he has planned to build on his mountain top! XD
Totally teasing us. And your right there is something coming on mountain top, he didn't do all that work and has portable work containers, Just to maintain his machines there for nothing. I'll bet something great is coming. I can see a bigger castle on the hill top coming soon. To pretty a place to just have a proper camping trailer up there. I feel a bunch of new videos coming. Ha! Ha! 😂❤
Can't wait!
❤❤@@garynoll700
You rarely ever see, Andrew get excited when on equipment, but that smile brought him back to when he was a little kid..❤
Andrew that isn’t what that little trackhoe was designed for. It want hold up very long as you well know.
I never thought I would be watching a one hour commercial for a mini excavator although I have to admit it was very impressive!
Andrews laugh when it picks up the long log was gold i couldnt believe it was lifting it either
19:10 for anyone wondering 😆
I laughed out loud right after he did to. He was "Yeah! I like I got it!" 😂💪
If it lasts a season with Andrew in his environment it's a pretty capable machine. Obviously not doing big jobs, but great to have to go to smaller access-limited projects.
It's also appropriately sized and priced for a homestead or for projects around a small farm.
It can go places that big ones cant go.
@@retro8696 big ones can go anywhere too, the H12 just leaves its surroundings intact :)
facts, for 4-5k it's hard to beat. to have some trails built + culverts + maybe some ditching would easily be 3-4k for 1 mile of trails after move-in costs.
season? LOL I am gonna be impressed if he gets 4 jobs out of it before he is welding things back on it and calling it a piece of junk!! He isnt the easiest on big strong heavy equipment, this little things days are numbered.....It does look handy for a homeowner that needs a little more than a shovel and rake though.
I got a chery kv12, and it came with a quick attach, flat bucket, tooth bucket, and a grabber. I've bought a rake and a ripper. I absolutely love this thing for working around the property. The amount of work I've done to not have blisters on my hands or sore shoulders is incredible
One of my favorite things to watch Andrew do is install culverts. His attention to details is incredible, and they look great when he's done.
guys a hack
@@nickgibb4687What has your panties in a twist?
@@nickgibb4687ok get out there and do better then. Let's see how good your work is
Dang! Like your avatar!
@@nickgibb4687doesn't know a thing about compaction
Super excited for this video. Feels like ages. Happy New year everyone who enjoys this channel. Plus Andrew and Family .
We had something just like this at one of my jobs. It rarely went out to jobs but when it did we were glad to have it. Its nice to have something that can get through a fence gate without having to disassemble the fence. They have their limitations but they can get some work done.
Compared with $3k for the Harbor Freight towable backhoe, this seems like a much better buy and useful for many more things.
This is if you can find one for 4k new like he did. Here in the midwest am seeing many are trying to import and sell for profit, so asking 6k or more… too much for what it is. 4k is the most I’d pay. And probably would have gotten one already if I could find one at that price. Have a full size backhoe already but this thing can get into the spots, and even slow and weak can build single track trail or earn profit doing certain jobs and underpinning
This is if you can find one for 4k new like he did. Here in the midwest am seeing many are trying to import and sell for profit, so asking 6k or more… too much for what it is. 4k is the most I’d pay. And probably would have gotten one already if I could find one at that price. Have a full size backhoe already but this thing can get into the spots, and even slow and weak can build single track trail or earn profit doing certain jobs and underpinning
Harbor freight, China. Junk.
It's all a trade off. There's nothing comparable to this so you can't even ask yourself if an alternative is a better value. The closest thing is a used Japanese excavator like Andrew said, which would take a lot of mechanical skill and know-how to keep operating as long as a brand new Chinese unit would. If you had that kind of mechanical skill already you might as well buy the best used excavators on the market and fix those up instead and now you're not even in the same ballpark as these mini machinery.
Sometimes that extra $1k-$2k is worth it too, just to avoid all the headaches involved with trying to get Chinese exports through customs and into a US port. The political climate around US/China trade is making it a lot harder for normal people to do business in that arena. When you pay a middleman a little extra you're paying for convenience and a higher likelihood that you get your machinery on time in good shape without a week of being on the phone with people who don't care whether you get your Chinese product or not.
I agree even if I had to pay $5200 for this machine it would be worth it over the 3k Harbor fright rig.
Great content Andrew. We need to also know the story behind the LX470...I can see you getting a bump in subs if you do a video on it. The Land Cruiser/LX community is pretty big on CZcams.
Love how clean that LX looks... and then the dogs jump onto the leather seats. 😂
Like you said, your video will seal a lot of them and raise the price. Because the stability needs to be watched a proper ropes should be considered vs the rain and sun shield. I bought a used Kubota KH-41 (1 1/2 tons about). 20 years ago and it now has 4600 hours, over double the hours when I bought it. I only rolled it once and grateful for the ROPS. I’m 82+ and still find chores to do year round. Kubota diesel engine a reliable engine and starts no issue even in Canadian winters. I doubt your machine ‘s engine will see 4600 hours but then for the price paid, buy 4-5 new ones as required. I prefer diesel but there is a price.. I consider myself hard on machines but not to your level - I would like your assessment after 500+ hours under your command. Thanks for the video!
It's great to see you smiling, Andrew. There's nothing like a new toy to make a man happy. Great seeing a few mates helping each other out. Happy New Year Andrew. Mike 🇦🇺
I'm 16 minutes in and convinced Andrew worked this harder than I ever would try. That company should give you every new product they make for such an amazing evaluation! Like for 4k, it's hard to explain NOT buying it!
That thing is worth $4 grand all day long.
I’ve never seen one for 4k tell me I’ll go buy
That thing beats the backhoe I have on the back of my JD4700. @@maximus297759
Great little excavator, at first I thought it was a little more than a toy, but this thing is legit, it actually serves a real purpose, it’s so small and portable, and perfect for these little jobs. Awesome video Andrew.
Great video, Andrew. This is the first evaluation of lower priced excavators that was truly a test of what it can do and an honest assessment. I'm guessing the manufacturer is going to start marketing their machines as "Andrew tested." That'll spike sales.
Noticed driving a different suv and the new equipment building is well underway. Videos on these? And the line of "little" vehicles in the garage?
The fact that you can move it with a lawn mowing trailer and process fire wood has me sold on it.
Andy that was worth every penny of $4K. You might think of Fabing up a 3/8ths metal bracket to hold a counter weight, use plow pins to attach on the back. Mock one up out of cardboard for pattern to trace on the steel, cut with plasma machine, tac and weld it up.
I was thinking the same thing then I thought it would likely tip it over backwards unless he was always carrying a load close to the weight he pinned on to the back.
I thought its light weight would limit it a lot more than it did. Surprised me when it picked up that engine block, and then some of those trees later on. Well worth $4K IMO.
For a small unit, I think it would be fit for a homeowners unit. Cleaning ditches, doing water lines and such and you just demonstrated what it can do to small diameter trees. Obviously you're not going to go dig the grand canyon or push ridiculous amounts with the blade or lift for that matter but I quite impressed.
When he was clearing those branches I was impressed. Easily the work of many men in one machine.
@@tbrowniscool I have been waiting on a decent demonstration of these outside of the criticism of being a small unit. I'm considering one myself now. It would make a lot of things easier around my homestead considering that everything I do is by hand right now. And this place is a mess to say the least. He was moving trees most use bigger machines for. He actually put this thing to the test and it's limits are not what one would think they are. I want to get one while they're cheap. The more popular they become the higher the price will be.
@@SleekfalconYes they look great!
@@Sleekfalconyeah try get it for 4k and you can't really lose
@@Sleekfalcon I was skeptical compared to immense and incredible stuff Andrew owns. So glad he got this little 4k tiny machine. It's a beast!
Great machine for getting through gates to back yard work Andrew.
The grin when you almost got catapulted off that thing was awesome…the hydraulics looked much stronger than anybody expected.
It seems more powerful than it’s weight! Maybe a removable weight box would help on the back for certain stuff. Definitely impressive
Need to find a water tank to put on the back as a counterbalance. That way its still light to transport
I bought one of those last year. It's been really impressive so far. I picked up a full set of attachments for it last month.
Nice, I should have bought some, they were all sold by the time I bid. I want one of those small loaders too.
@@AndrewCamaratawhat small loader are you talking about? I would love to see ypu get a avant or giant wheel loader and show us how ypu like them
I paid almost that much for a *loose*TB007 and it doesn’t have a thumb. I know what I’m making once I get the slew motor back from overhaul.
I’ve had it for almost 15 years. It’s been a good machine but I’ve put it on its side once and beat the hell out of it
That’s pretty neat! I do think that someone with a lot of experience is going to get the most out of it, I would think that a weekend warrior could get in trouble on it…it looks tippy.
I was just wondering Andrew disappeared again. Then a notification popped.
I guess I have to watch before going to bed.
What country are you from cause it ain’t America
Ditto !!
One of the best channels on Utube !!! 👌
Then he kept on disappearing amongst constant ads
Seems well worth the 4k
@@dano8335 Iraq
Watching Andrew rodeo riding that little excavator trying to strap pull that log was priceless! Good workout for that little machine. Definitely harder than most people would probably be willing to push it. Andrew, don’t ever change! Great vid!
Nice to see the garage work going on at pace, looking good Andrew 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧
Your parking bays are looking amazing Andrew. Lots of work done. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Haha, absolutely hilarious. Is Andrew planning on starting a family? A fun size excavator and kids cars. On a serious note, it's a pretty capable machine. It's a shame it doesn't have an additional counterweight kit. If it isn't broken in 10 minutes, it's good enough for anyone
That thing is small, but it's no joke. Carrying and pulling those huge logs was impressive!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣@@andyleo8418
Its for getting lots of Chicks! "Hey would you like to see my garage of luxury vehicles? I got a benz, lambo, hummer, Rolls Royce..." Would be funny to see a skit like cribs, but with all those mini cars.
Maybe Andrew is going to build off road power wheels like grind hard plumbing lol
Some of the models come with counter weights can’t remember which ones
19:15 when Andrew was laughing out loud you know he’s having a fun time with that long tree.
Thank you for buying and testing this machine. I've been wanting one for my small farm and wasn't sure if they were worth the money. I kept thinking, if only Mr. C would buy one and test it. :) So, thank you!
It's funny when he almost went through the front when lifting stuff up , very good machine for digging lines , trenches etc. I think the only thing Andrew will have to remember is it's a small machine 😅, Andrew is awesome
Watching this has sold me on getting one. The real life testing/usage you put this through was great. Loved your smiles. Says alot. Keep it up!!
Great small machine. I have seen utility companies use them for digging small ditches/trenches for electrical lines and water lines.
Good option for a homeowner or a small farm to do some work around.
Hey Andrew-I love watching you and the variety that you provide. You have excellent dirt working skills and a nice variety of machines for us to experience. Like the Big and small machines. Very nice to see hard working person with many different skills. Your ability to repair and fix things is amazing. Also excellent job with the cameras, editing, and drone shots, the scenery is amazing where you are. Keep up the good work on all aspects and thank you.
That's pretty cool! The hydraulic abilities are actually to powerful for the weight of the machine. I'd say definitely worth the $4k.
Hopefully Andrew adds a counter weight.😂
I've been saying they need to build one this size but heavier. Just make everything 50% thicker. A 1.7 ton machine in a 1.2 ton size.
@@gurueddy as I'm watching it I'm trying to think of different ways to add weight to lower part of the machine
@@HighGearAutomotivea steel plate in the tracks on each side
If the blade stuck out a foot longer that would help out a lot
Andrew has bought giant wheel loaders, rock trucks, rock crusher, bulldozers, you name it. I don't think I've seen him as excited about a piece of equipment as this $4k mine ex. lol.
That little thing is doing an amazing amount of lifting and pushing these hardwood logs. The digging in the shale was great as well. Thanks for the video.
That’s a great real-world review Andrew. Glad to see this thing put to the test. One weak spot on these things is the swing motor, a friend of mine discovered this and sourced an upgraded replacement
After all the huge machines and great projects you've done and shown us, You look like you are in the Shriners circus with that little mini ! Thanks for your work !
Kinda like a clown car!
That's a very impressive machine especially at that price. My first thought was that it needed a counter weight, second thought was another blade on the other end.
Indeed. Home owners excavator. Odd jobs in the yard. Perhaps a landscaper. Not much else.
I bet counterweight would do well
@@pmccoy8924I think that will be good for electricians and plumpers aswell for digging trenches. Not worth having a "real" excavator and renting takes too much time and money. If you can turn 4 hours with a shovel in to 1 hour with a chinese excavator it is probably worth it.
@@pmccoy8924 That's what I was thinking even a hobby farm .. save your back and a lot of time! :) doing small jobs. When I had my property I had an 1948 Case tractor with an old front loader. That was handy as HECK around the 100 acres we had!
My brother had a landscaping company in the Netherlands, I used to go to work with him alot and this machine saved us a TON of work. It fits into the tight backyards we have here, it lifts great and is easy to use and to learn how to use for the new guys. I'm not saying you used it wrong, but if you ever get a job like that in a tiny backyard you'll learn that it really shines in that location.
We have seen smashing cars, appliances and so many other things along with jet skis, boats and ATVs, a friggin rock crusher and ALL the other equipment bought. But never seen Andrew laugh like that. This was an awesome video! Cool wee machine too. 🎉
Excellent video Andrew. Thanks for sharing. I'm sure that many will consider getting one. It would be a great piece of equipment for a homestead. Appreciate your demoing it. Be safe and healthy for 2024. See you on the next video.☝️🙏🙌🇺🇸💪🤠
Andrews channel is the only channel that actually tests equipment to its limits - how workers would use it, awesome!
Andrew makes sure things are "Soldier Proof.".
First thing I noticed was that smile. LOL! I’ve been looking to get one of these mini excavators. Surprisingly impressed with its performance, and we all know Andrew IS NOT easy on equipment!
You sure know how to use the heck out of it!
I've bought a UHI UME12P (same class of excavator, just a bit fancier) and i'm very happy with my purchase. Those things are well made usually, unless you get a bad supplier.
It would be so cool if you did like a video trying a 5k excavator, 10k excavator and 20k excavator. Maybe separate videos. These videos are not only so fun to see but incredibly educational. There’s some of us who don’t have a need for a super expensive or big excavator but could definitely use a budget one maybe like this one or a little more expensive
...after all these times, finally, you have a brand new excavator...👍
Lol, you're right.
Always a joy to see another video roll in from Andrew! Nice little machine too. Also, I see your new garage building is coming right along. When are we going to see a video on that build? I like the rock look along the base of the building. You are one hard charger Andrew! Great job as usual!
It looks really strong.
Have you seen the new "rock crusher" attachments for excavators? It might be a good addition for creating 1 and 2 inch fine rock after your main crusher creates 3 and 4 inch crush piles.
I truly am impressed with a real demonstration of that little machine's capabilities.
Cool little machine---------- Your construction on the storage shed is looking good also.
Finally a video worthwhile showing everything I wanted to see this machine do. Thank you
Andrew, thanks for sharing. There are hundreds of us who use a shovel, break our backs just wishing we had a mini excavator and it was fun to watch and dream.
I have seen at least 8 of these "chinese-ism excavators" and this is the first one where I feel you put the machine through real life actual use situations. All the others were more of a "construction" use versus home/homestead use. For $4k you really can't go wrong and after watching this and seeing how they really work...I am going to place and order for one today. Most look to be 2-3x what you paid so maybe I will try my luck at the next auction. Thanks for doing what you do and sharing this. I was super impressed with its ability to lift heavy timbers. Although you are clearly a skilled operator, it was nice to see you give it a good workout!
Yeah I feel like something this size and for that price is more of a personal use on larger properties type thing. Equivalent to a really nice lawn mower, but for trees and digging lol.
That little thing is impressive perfect for going in the woods and getting trees and not having to cut out bigger trails if you only want to keep them four-wheeler UTV or snowmobile size
Wow, that little thing is a beast in its own right! I have to say at first I’m like that’ll make my grandsons a fine little sandbox toy, but after you showed us its potential I have to say I’m really impressed! Nice score Andrew, that’ll get in and out of any tight spaces for sure and it has some muscle too. Thanks for taking us along brother, this was a fun watch.
👍🏼👍🏼 from this guy. ✌🏼
Your laughter at 19.20 said it all, thats the type we hire in my area of 🇬🇧 to get in close gardens..... Garage also looking class cheers mate.
The lack of weight will significantly impact how to use it and what it can do. Having the fixed thumb, makes you curl the load back in close to help with the load balance. To be honest I was pleasantly surprised with what that little machine (not a toy) was able to do. I thought that the B&S badge, should mean that the motor at least is made in the USA, so likely to be OK for local service and parts, but AGT appears to be Chinese company, so the B&S motor is also likely made in a B&S factory over there.
Also he did the one thing a lot of people miss and mess up on these. They ship with a light break in oil that only is good for about 5 hours, because it is designed to catch all the metal shavings and crap as the engine bores in. When people leave it in, it tends to kill the engine.
Thanks for making this video Andrew it was a great help answering the questions I had about something like this. I know that not all brands are the same but it is good to know that there are some that are good.
the brands aren't the same but chances are they're the same machine underneath
Nice Workout for the Mini! Bought one last March, love it so far, So much handier than a Shovel, and 61 trouble free hours on the clock!
Loved getting a little peek at the progress on your garage expansion!
Nice work Andrew. Can’t wait to see your video on the new shed your building! Whoop!
It's a lot more capable than I thought it would be once I saw the powerplant in it. Turns out it's a pretty handy machine.
Great video Andrew, I had my doubts in this machine but after this video I want my own one!
I see the new garage/pole barn going up in the background. Can’t wait for that video!
It's amazing the amount of work you put into something so unbelievably simple your work Ethic is unmatched good shit 🍻
That little machine truly has a niche. Definitely beats using a shovel and has plenty of hyd power. I could see Andrew getting creative and adding a little more counter weight to the rear and hyd thumb. That would be the ticket.
cool to see someone run one of these that has experience. I've only seen people that have never ran anything in other videos.
Thanks for another video!
One of these made me a lot of money the last few years on irrigation down spout routing and sewer pipe replacement jobs.
Here in Germany the machine is offered with four attachments for the equivalent of 4400 US dollars including shipping. This also includes a rotator gripper that is operated with the auxiliary circuit.
These little excavators do very well. I almost bought one last year, but I found a Kubota U17 w/ 3000 hours for a less than what the Chinese ones cost in my area. Cheapest mini-ex like Andrew’s is $8500 in my area.
His smile at 5:30 when he first drives it is great lol I bet he felt like a little boy again driving that thing. I’m sure 10 year old Andrew would’ve loved that thing 😂
I’ve been looking at some wore out backhoes that cost more than this brand new machine. I think you have talked me into buying one of these. Thanks for sharing this with us.
If you wanna see a machine worked to it fullest. Andrew is the guy to do it. Great video! Hope you do you do your magic on this and do some upgrades on it. See what could be done. I'm a huge fan! I've watched every video!
I felt good about buying one of those but am even more happy with my purchase after seeing it go through the Camarata testing. $5k for mine.
5:33 Andrew is like a kid he looks so happy! Like running out to the sand box with the new tonka truck. ❤
I got a chuckle when Andrew started laughing after he first picked the bigger log up. You could see he was having a blast with his new toy like a little kid. That little excavator is way more capable than I thought it could be for what it is and was actually a steal at that auction price. For little jobs around the house, it would be perfect for the average person to own one and very cheap to maintain and operate. I will have to look up the machine weight because now I'm curious. Beats the hell out of a shovel for sure!
Something worth a look at Andrew. On those pine logs with the branch stubs sticking out. I saw a guy dig out one, probably about three inches into tree. He shaped it like a fat pencil. It was full of pine oil. (I think it was a pine tree, which species, I don know) He lit it with a flint stone and used it to start his fires, blew it out and reused it. That little machine that thought he could. Amazing.
Fat wood
You know the saying its more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow? Seems to apply to excavators too lol
I'm kinda impressed watching you wrangle that thing. Ive been looking into one for a couple years for home and for work when we need something tiny or there's some nice small trees to transplant. For that price, I'd get one
Yanmar it isn't but very capable. I just picked up a 2.0 tonne version of these and this video really demonstrated how useful it is. Thanks Andrew for this.
Neat little machines for what they are. I was looking at getting a 260B backhoe for my John Deere 1025r but they run about $6600. I could just buy one of these and have more capability I guess.
*was thinking of getting one!!*
after seeing what they can do with a person who knows how to use one.. Way better than i thought!!
I’ve been wanting you to do a video on one of these! He knows how to use a machine and he’s actually using it hard not just putting around and digging sand
Great little homeowner DIY machine. For $4k can’t go wrong.
WoW well it is significantly better than what I expected for 4K!
Me too
Wow I caught this right as it got published! It's always a good day when Andrew posts a new video :)
Interesting... that is a major plus considering the engine is readily available. Oh and nice LX470! I have an '01 with 272K and runss like a dream
I noticed that too he’s always got cool rides that are reliable
I had to chuckle at your grin when you drove it out of the workshop. Looks like an adult size Tonka toy. I've watched youtubers in Europe use these inside of buildings to dig up floors and stuff.
With changing the oil I've seen quite a few people put that back portion on hinges with some latches so you've got better access to everything
Hi Andrew , thats a sweet little jigger , and brand new . 🙂.. An impressive little machine .. That demo alone was worth thousands to that company ,, But most is Andrews knowledge , if a newbie tried to do what Andrew has just done he would have tipped it over by now
Oh, I like the size and price. I'd almost be tempted to buy one for myself! Looking forward to hearing what Andrew thinks of this.
Smart man
Even more impressive is that 100 series Landcruiser! Hope there is a video to come about it before too long.
not a bad toy machine for 4k. For small yard jobs. Really looking forward for a video on that shed you are building the back!
You should do a follow up after like a year of use and see what condition it's in. I've seen a few of these things that basically fell apart after a year or 2.
Please do more videos with this awesome mini!!
Next video I install a pipe with it.
How big and long was that tree @@AndrewCamarata
I just bought one myself (VISEC VC13 Same machine just different name) and have been absolutely loving it. I was so scared to get some Chinese cheap mini but the price was too good. I have 15 hours on mine and absolutely no issues. I did change out some grease fittings and added hydraulic hose protection. My hour meter got water in it and stopped working so I bought a replacement one for $10. Otherwise its been a perfect machine for me.
19:10 I think that's the first time I've heard Andrew laugh like that! Love it!