Buying a new $4000 excavator

Buying a new AGT H12 mini excavator at auction, moving it home, moving fire wood logs, then installing a culvert pipe.

[DailyDriver-xmyq]

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.

[Will-tmbj]

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

[jacksun]

The fact that you can move it with a lawn mowing trailer and process fire wood has me sold on it.

[printer]

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.

[michaelcarron]

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.

[francisdelaney]

It's great to see progress on the multi-bay garage (looking forward to THAT video series).. Happy 2024, Andrew!!!

[chefdan]

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.

[heavyequipmentdude]

Andrews laugh when it picks up the long log was gold i couldnt believe it was lifting it either

[DAS-Videos]

I think someone should organize a cheap Chinese digger fair where everyone who has one can enter into contests, and also dealers can bring their minies to sell at the fair to spectators who don't have one. Imagine 400 of these things turtle-ing around all over the fair grounds :-)

[TyeWills]

One of these made me a lot of money the last few years on irrigation down spout routing and sewer pipe replacement jobs.

[austinadventure]

The smile on Andrews face when he first drives it is priceless

[mcc]

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 🇦🇺

[kingsadventures]

Super excited for this video. Feels like ages. Happy New year everyone who enjoys this channel. Plus Andrew and Family .

[iflifewaseasy]

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!

[JamesCouch]

I never thought I would be watching a one hour commercial for a mini excavator although I have to admit it was very impressive!

[Sleekfalcon]

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.

[Des-kh-]

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!

[SaulFtw]

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.

[jimharvard]

i have watched hours of videos on the chinese equipment like this excavator. i have to say, Andrew ran this machine better than ANYONE currently on you tube trying to demonstrate these machines. you can clearly tell that Andrew is a very good operator from all the "seat time" he has spent in his bigger pieces of equipment. yet another great video from Mr. Camarata.

[cclsjhieber]

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.