#466 I BOUGHT a Mini EXCAVATOR... Here's Why

In this video I bring home my new @Kubotatractorcorp U35-4 mini excavator and explain why I bought it and try it out in the woodyard.

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Featured Equipment at the Dude Ranch:

- Kubota L3901
- Baumalight TRL620D
- Eastonmade 22-28 w/ Attached 16' Conveyor
- Eastonmade MS-324
- Maratach Log Grapple
- Big Tool Rack Tractor Carry All
- Everything Attachments 55” Wicked Root Rake Grapple
- WoodMaxx MX-8800 Chipper
- Land Pride RCR-1260 Rotary Cutter
- RuggedMade RS-737 Log Splitter with Auto Cycle and Hydraulic Wedge Lift
- Stihl MS 192 T
- Stihl MS 200 T
- Stihl MS 201 T
- Stihl MS 290 Farm Boss
- Stihl MS 362
- Stihl MS 500i
- Husqvarna 455 Rancher
- Husqvarna 580 BFS Backpack Blower
- Milwaukee Hatchet Handheld Chainsaw
- Mingo Marker Firewood Measuring Tool
- Accu-Mark Magnetic Firewood Marking Stick
- Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.
- International 4700LP Hook Lift Truck
- Sure-Trac 7'x14' Low Profile HD Dump Trailer w/ Custom Built Log Arch & Winch

[OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Congrats! I will tell you right now, "experiment" is over. You will quickly realize that you will never live and work without one now lol

[Bentwatertrail]

Good purchase ! I am on my second mini, a U25-4 I bought new a couple years ago. Absolutely love it ! My Kubota tractor is used about 1/2 as much now. Fantastic fuel economy. I carry logs, dig up stumps, make holes, landscape, lift rounds on to my log splitter ... and keep finding new uses for it. I live in NE Ohio and she's just about to come out and play for summer. Added a "back-up" camera, side mirror, switched the halogens to LED, installed a trickle charger for the winter (and a battery disconnect so I can leave the battery in place) and added a 12V cable to hook to my diesel storage tank pump. Just drive up, plug in, and fill her up. I totally agree with Mike at OutdoorsWithTheMorgans (whom I watch a lot). I used to be a pilot. Gotta tell you, this is as close as it gets to flying. Super relaxing and fun. The more you do it ... the better it gets !

[PineyGroveHomestead]

We bought a Kubota KX71 a couple of years ago and it's an absolute game changer for our farm! You're going to love it.

[HometownAcres]

Super pumped for you. Gonna be a game changer in the wood yard for sure

[AroundTheYard-MN]

Jake, you’re going to find endless uses for the U35. I have had my Case 27 for a bit over two years now and it is a fantastic tool to have. One piece of advice I have is, carefully find its limits on level ground if you’re using it for logs. I have found the tipping point more than once and if you don’t know it’s coming it can be scary. Take care and be safe Around the Yard! ~ Brent

[oldguyfirewood]

Congratulations Jake… I’m really happy for you my friend! You will find uses that you never thought about. I want one !!!

[WoodysRTBFirewood]

Boy now we’re talking, what an amazing addition to the wood yard. I am certain you will have no regrets. Your efficiency just exploded. Your latest splitter addition will work amazingly well on the end of your excavator and now you can carry and split those big rounds directly in front of the 22/28.
Congratulations Jake. You make all us wood hound’s envious.
Cheers Woody !!!

[mikeadams]

For me the equipment is fun! For my body a huge help and necessary! Enjoy!

[danielterrill]

Gotta love Marketplace. Good score. Now you have to get a bunch of fun attachments.

[andrewslagle]

Good luck with the new unit, When i got my Takeuchi mini ex it was a game changer, it has made me so much money over the 8 years of ownership. Your going to say how did i ever get buy with out this, i should have got one sooner!

[lhurst]

A mini is like the most useful tool, if you have a way to haul dirt 'tis a cherry on top. Got a U25 at the house a few years ago.

[billobermeyer]

Congratulations Chris on the mini excavator, you are going to have so much fun and find so many uses!!

[EverythingElliott]

Congrats! Talk about a huge addition to the business!

[willdavidsonakawd]

Jake you will have a blast in the kubota!!! they are so much fun and i totally agree in your reasoning to get it. more self sufficiency is a great thing!!! Congrats on the Mini Ex and i cant wait to see where you go with it and what you do with it!!!!

[portersadventures]

make sure the serviced the final drives and enjoy that rascal ! Perfect machine to have in a wood yard. Congrats !

[jamesgaul]

Congratulations on the acquisition of the Kubota U35-4 mini-excavator. I'm sure that it will serve your needs most adequately.

[lyleharkness-rvvf]

Awesome purchase 👍 Excited to see the shenanigans you will get into with this machine. I'm interested if you'll eventually attach the Eastonmade splitter to it for round quartering. Good video

[danielchildress]

Congrats on your new machine you and Chris have a awesome channel

[cdalton]

Excellent choice! I have the KX040. Love mine also! Super efficient, always reliable, always. Easy to service. Powerful. Congratulations, man! Best piece of equipment you can spend your money on is an excavator!

Btw, you are so wise and spot on. As you age you’ll want to work smarter and not risk hurting yourself. Invest in yourself! Look at adding attachments like post drivers, forestry cutters, augers, etc. That is a very versatile machine! It’ll put money in your pocket!

[scottiversen]

Hey Jake congrats I think that will work out great. I know it will be used for many things from firewood to landscaping. You will catch on fast you are a great operator of equipment and are still eager to learn. Be safe and love your videos.