Buying a new Mini Excavator

I buy an excavator I've never seen, tried or tested. Lets see how that goes..#miniexcavator

[troysgt]

Such a fantastic conversation! Thanks for bringing us along.

[MidnightAphelion]

That's some salesmanship right there, technical knowledge delivered eloquently on-camera while walking. I see why you drove to buy it there!

[idigit]

Bought my Kubota U55-4 used about 2.5 years ago with 1000 hours on it. Has been super reliable and I run it pretty hard, with it running a Prinoth mulcher head on it most days. I’ve put 1000 hours on it in 2 years with no issues other than a few external hydraulic hoses and a new track. I hate that I missed you at the Equipment Expo. Really wanted to meet you! You inspired me to become a YouTuber about 3 years ago and it has changed my life!

[jakeduffin]

Excellent video Stan! Thank you for sharing with us!

[ajpsawmill]

Forty years running equipment, I own the same mini, tough little machine, very dependable, easy to maintain, congratulations

[SparkysGarage]

I have a Yanmar Vio35. Absolutely love it. No major issues. Hydraulic quick coupler is a must if you plan on changing buckets regularly. Huge time saver. Plan on moving to an SV40 in the next couple years.

[GeodeProjects]

Very informative video Stan, thanks for sharing.

[wayne]

I have a Kubota u55 and I love it. Never once left me down. Replaced starter and tracks and sprockets. Best machine ever.

[stewbird]

I love running those 3-6t Kubota diggers. So tidy and easy to use. Plenty of power and just fantastic to use. Also need to add a quick hitch to it.

[joshuabauer]

I ran alot of them, you did good. I just swapped my yamnar for a new u55, love it! Ive ran the 40s for a few years, great machines for the size. It will out lift almost every other brand that size.

[johnnyspot]

Hey Stan, your neighbor to the north here....got a new 48U-5 from Lano's in Anoka last year. Love the zero tail and plenty of power. Had a open cab 131-3 awhile back until it was stolen off a jobsite. This heated and cooled unit sure is comfy. Good luck with the precip we got coming in, hopefully the temps stay up...😎

[PineyGroveHomestead]

That's one heckuva dealer!! We have the KX71-3 that is perfect for towing behind a 1/2 ton pickup. Nice machine you got there!

[Chicken-xqd]

Looking forward to seeing more videos featuring this machine in the future, I've used mini excavators including Kabota only a couple of times before. I want some proper training on them so I can get a license to be a full time operator but no one will pay for me to do it so I'm stuck just doing bits and pieces every now and then, but perhaps now I can learn something more about them from you.

[diyjeff]

Holy crap. Your ace hardwares are intense out there!!!

[paulnelson]

Finally your getting a good machine, been waiting for this for 6 years! I was using a KX71 back in 2003, with an extend-a hoe. No A/C but it did have heat.

[jamesmisener]

Iam retired now but when I had a property maintenance business not too many years ago Kubota equipment performed the best.
Currently I have a BX23S compact tractor for our own property maintenance and when our 14 year old lawn tractor dies its replacement will also be Kubota. I always go for dependability in equipment and Kubota for skid steers, mini ex, lawn and compact tractors they have always been a treat to own and maintain. One last thing the service backup is excellent but during Covid parts became a problem. It seems that parts and accessories availability is mostly back to normal now.
Nice mini ex Stan. I know Blaine is going to enjoy it as well. Cheers 🇨🇦

[michaelfarris]

Both of you guys are smooth operators. Sales and the magic flow of your equipment.

[Hogonit]

great video, good machine. I just traded my 5 yo KX040-4 up for a KX057-5 because I wanted an additional auxiliary circuit and to get the new cab features loaded with the rear camera, telematics, etc. If the -5 was available on the KX040 I would have gone that route because the power to weight ratio was very good. Will have to see how things shake out on the 057-5. Thanks for taking us along on your trip.

[boogieboyace]

I have to say I love this video... the no nonsense information here is great. Being a new civilian operator professionals like the both of make me 😊

[stuartandrews]

Top marks to that salesman, nice to have someone who is honest & has a thorough knowledge of the products he sells, & not pushy..