That turned out well. A little grass seed and no one will ever know it was there. On the excavator, when you're breaking roots and such, take advantage of where the maximum power is, which is your bucket curl. Your boom and dipper circuits have less leverage, and the rotation motor even less. If you get the teeth of the bucket under a root and then curl the bucket, your pivot point becomes bottom of the bucket, and combined with the curl circuit having the most leverage, you can break roots and dislodge large rocks a lot easier than trying to drag the bucket through them.
I think you're correct about that. IIRC it was the brochure for my 26G that had two different breakout forces listed, one for the manual coupler and one of the quick coupler. I went with the manual coupler, primarily because adding the quick coupler would have pushed the delivery date out even further. I've only swapped between the 18" digging and 30" grading bucket a couple times, and a QC would be nice, for sure.
From the beginning, you told us it was a Chinese budget excavator. That's the video that caught my eye and was happy someone was being straightforward about one of them. Most reviews were a joke and made fun of the fact it was Chinese. I appreciated it very much. Thank you.
Im a new subscriber. Watched a few of your videos so far. I love you ha e me cracking up but at the same time, delivering true useful information. I have a Chinese 2 ton. I am interested nkw in the XH26D after watching it in 2 of your videos. Thanks!! Keep it up!
@@JCWren I sell them at my local bobcat dealer. The problem with selling individually is shipping. The cost to ship one tool is roughly $30 US. With that cost, along with packaging and materials, time/fabrication and so on, it would put the tool cost at close to $100. I don’t think anyone would pay that for one of my tools. So that’s why I just drop them off at my local dealer. They can ship them, but I’m not sure what their costs end up at.
You got me, thought when digging the hole you were just going to burn it there then fill in the hole with the rock. That mini-ex sure is nice to have around! It's nice to have toys!
Hey guys, great content. When you build a ripper, if you could figure out some way to put a wire detector in it, you would take over the world. I scalped my underground cable when digging up a sewer line yesterday. When I saw that mini-X actually pick up that stump, I was impressed. Good purchase on the Kymron.
I'm Just here for the comments!!! hahaha From the beginning of the video I knew you could get it out. If i can get a 5 foot stump out with a 310 JD you could with that. Just takes time. I did have to rent a Excavator though to get the stump on a lowboy though. I am surprised yours picked it up. Once again Loved the video
I had all the faith in the world. The Keystone Girl was gonna be able to provide adult supervision from the inside of the house, where it warm. That girl doesn’t the prompts she deserves. It don’t hurt, if true about a soft butt! You guys are fun watching. Be well.
@@SpicerDesignsLLC Mine is arriving Tuesday! Can't wait to a what you're gonna do with the joysticks. That's probably going to be my first big modification
I did not. I think it would have been in the 2k range. Idk. I planned on making the drive for the content too. I wanted to see the facility and meet the owner.
Well I was not expecting you to pick up that stump with that small excavator, impressive job. How do you like that box blade for that finish job you did?
I was expecting that either. Its been a good little machine so far. That was actually a land plane/ grading scraper. I use it on the gravel drive but it works great in the dirt too.
Your place is looking awesome 👏🏽. That little machine is definitely working great. ( even if it is from china 😂. Who cares. Lol. I can’t believe how great your videos are with the drone. Thanks for another great Saturday morning wake up video. 😊.
First time seeing your channel. Very impressive. Yours is twice the size of mine. UA-cam channel, of course... EDIT to add: I meant to suggest that you will have more downward digging force if you put the blade in the back and lower it to the ground. I have a similar mini-ex and learned that from a Case training video...it does help with these great little machines.
Gotta add: Always work over the blade if possible. And make sure it's all the way down (the blade). You can accidentally tilt yourself right over. I owned a Nissan mini for years. Nice video though.
I would like a 2ton. But have a 1ton. The otheres or out of my price range. You need a ripper tooth. A cheap way too build on is box blade ripper. What i did for my backhoe. And its 20 inches or so You need a grappler for you front bucket. Helps alot
What’s up man!? New subscriber here. Was curious on your impression for this size machine doing normal stump work on trees that are let’s say 12-24 inches on average. If someone didn’t want to buy an expensive stump grinder would this size machine be a suitable replacement, or would you want bigger?
Thanks for the sub! Honestly this 3 ton machine has been pretty solid for me. Ive dug up many stumps already. Plenty of power. It can handle a 24”. Might take a little longer but it could do it.
Looks exactly like the Leite 2.6T I was looking at on Alibaba. Where'd you get yours? I'm a little weary about the factory-direct approach with all the port fees, etc.
It would be nice if you could review the mechanical features of the machine you are using. What is the Horsepower? Is it a diesel? Is it 1 or 2 from the bottom of the line? What did it cost you? How long have you owned it? Have you had to repair it yet?
There are so many people making videos on these small excavators that the viewers lose track of who has what. If you could remind us each time it would greatly amplify the interest in your videos. We are also interested in what the hour meter shows between your current video and the last one. We would also like to know how long it takes to do your projects. To answer your question, I have watched every video of yours that has popped up on my screen.@@SpicerDesignsLLC
@@johnoler357 ill keep that in mind. Some of the videos aren’t specifically about the machine. I may just be using it on a project. I will try to share more info. Liking and subscribing keeps the creators happy and making more videos. I do try to mention the lengths of the projects in the videos. Hope your enjoying the content. Thanks or the feedback
Laminate 3 or 4 5/16ths plates. Cut welding slots in them and weld them together. *maybe* cut some saw teeth on the front for roots. Do it. I’m making one this winter when I get to it.
Ya if that stump wasnt eaten up by rot and bugs i agree its not movin with that excavator. One of the worst dig up i ever had was digging up palm tree roots from a 30 foot palm.. Absolute nightmare.
Funny😂. That was impressive how that little machine picked up that large stump. Oh, by the way, if you based your purchasing on whether or not it’s made in China you’d own nothing.
I cover the cost in the overview video. Theres also a link in the description for K&R’s website where they have all the pricing posted for the different models.
222 vermeer stump grinder . poof its gone , 20 min . and a bad day.. usually, it takes 5 mins and that includes off the truck and back on, hitch doest't need a tad.. if you care ?
In his attempt to offend you, by “Trader” did he mean ‘traitor’? Dude can’t even get his English right so I wouldn’t put a lot of stock in anything he says anyway.
How did you decide on kymron? Did you look at groundhogs? As far as size how did you settle on that one? Asking cause I'm considering one and always like to get other opinions and experience. Thanks
I did look at the Groundhogs. They are basically doing the same thing with the chinese excavators. Making upgrades, having parts available. They do beef them up a little vs straight from China. I personally liked working with Ron. He was very professional. When i called, i talked to him directly and he was willing to work with me. With Groundhog, i never actually got to talk to Nick. Everything went though theyre admin. So overall i liked the Kymron machines a little better and working with Ron was a better experience.
@@SpicerDesignsLLC thanks, I've gone from looking at a tow behind harbor freight to an xd22 kymron. Now you've got me looking at the Xd26!! Enjoy your channel, same kind of humor as me!
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You and your wife are so great on camera together. Just really like watching you guys together. A lot of fun.
Thank you! We have fun with it.
That turned out well. A little grass seed and no one will ever know it was there. On the excavator, when you're breaking roots and such, take advantage of where the maximum power is, which is your bucket curl. Your boom and dipper circuits have less leverage, and the rotation motor even less. If you get the teeth of the bucket under a root and then curl the bucket, your pivot point becomes bottom of the bucket, and combined with the curl circuit having the most leverage, you can break roots and dislodge large rocks a lot easier than trying to drag the bucket through them.
Thanks for the pointer. I was trying that. I think the extra length the quick coupler added killed some of my curl power.
I think you're correct about that. IIRC it was the brochure for my 26G that had two different breakout forces listed, one for the manual coupler and one of the quick coupler. I went with the manual coupler, primarily because adding the quick coupler would have pushed the delivery date out even further. I've only swapped between the 18" digging and 30" grading bucket a couple times, and a QC would be nice, for sure.
@@JCWren i do like the QC. Both of my buckets are small but ive switched back and forth quite a bit. Thanks for the good info
This guy excavates 💪
From the beginning, you told us it was a Chinese budget excavator. That's the video that caught my eye and was happy someone was being straightforward about one of them. Most reviews were a joke and made fun of the fact it was Chinese. I appreciated it very much. Thank you.
Thanks Kenny! Im going to put that thing to work. Ill be nothing but honest about it. Hopefully it hold up
Im a new subscriber. Watched a few of your videos so far. I love you ha e me cracking up but at the same time, delivering true useful information. I have a Chinese 2 ton. I am interested nkw in the XH26D after watching it in 2 of your videos. Thanks!! Keep it up!
Thank you!
The most interesting and engaging commentary on a Chinese made excavator anywhere....
Very good! Hopefully it was helpful or just entertaining. Its been a great machine
I’m still laughing 😂😂😂
Thanks for the shout out! Now you just need to get that thing in the mud so you can put the track pick to work!
Hah! Thats good. I want to get it mounted on the machine soon too.
I wish you'd start selling the track cleaners!
@@JCWren I sell them at my local bobcat dealer. The problem with selling individually is shipping.
The cost to ship one tool is roughly $30 US. With that cost, along with packaging and materials, time/fabrication and so on, it would put the tool cost at close to $100.
I don’t think anyone would pay that for one of my tools. So that’s why I just drop them off at my local dealer. They can ship them, but I’m not sure what their costs end up at.
@@OneEyeCustoms You had mentioned at one time about making a video on how you're making those. That'd be more good welding content :)
You got me, thought when digging the hole you were just going to burn it there then fill in the hole with the rock. That mini-ex sure is nice to have around! It's nice to have toys!
Peeing on the tree stump actually got me haha
Hey guys, great content. When you build a ripper, if you could figure out some way to put a wire detector in it, you would take over the world. I scalped my underground cable when digging up a sewer line yesterday. When I saw that mini-X actually pick up that stump, I was impressed. Good purchase on the Kymron.
Thanks buddy! Thats a great idea.
I'm Just here for the comments!!! hahaha From the beginning of the video I knew you could get it out. If i can get a 5 foot stump out with a 310 JD you could with that. Just takes time. I did have to rent a Excavator though to get the stump on a lowboy though. I am surprised yours picked it up. Once again Loved the video
Thanks Rich! I was surprised it picked it up too.
Nice work, I have a chinglish excavator also but I need a smaller trenching bucket like you have. Do you possibly have any dimensions on it?
Email me and i can send some dimensions and pics
Tree stumps make good bon fire, pretty impressive excavator
Nice job! Looking good
Great video showing the work using your new track hoe. I think you made a great purchase for home use.
Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Thanks Joe!
I had all the faith in the world. The Keystone Girl was gonna be able to provide adult supervision from the inside of the house, where it warm. That girl doesn’t the prompts she deserves. It don’t hurt, if true about a soft butt! You guys are fun watching. Be well.
She does deserve more credit. Shes the heart of the household
Hands down the Best video of yours yet😂! For obvious reasons.....
Thats great! Glad you liked it. Was a fun one to make…..For obvious reasons
Yesssss, more Mini Ex vids...I NEED them!
There a bunch coming. Going to be working on some modifications too this winter.
@@SpicerDesignsLLC Mine is arriving Tuesday! Can't wait to a what you're gonna do with the joysticks. That's probably going to be my first big modification
@@chrs1212 ya im pumped for that one. Im still trying to figure out that circuit. Did you end up getting a Kymron?
@SpicerDesignsLLC No, I decided to order straight from the manufacturer.
You have a beautiful property.
Thank you! Needs a lot of work but were loving it here
Enjoyed the video. Do you have any idea if the quick attachment on the Kymron machines works with other brand attachments?
Im not sure on that one. I know the buckets were different mounts than their smaller machines. Would be a good question for Ron at K&R
That was one of your best moves yet! You know what I'm talking about.
Another hit! Very entertaining!
Did you ever price out what shipping would have cost you vs picking it up?
I did not. I think it would have been in the 2k range. Idk. I planned on making the drive for the content too. I wanted to see the facility and meet the owner.
Great video of the “machines”👍
Damn i love machines
Word on the streets is take the the weight of the mini ex and 15% is what it should lift at full extension.... So around 800 900 lbs
Good rule of thumb. Thanks for the info
You need a Keystone while operating heavy equipment! Remember Safety First!
I know. I want to set up a hands free system
Well I was not expecting you to pick up that stump with that small excavator, impressive job. How do you like that box blade for that finish job you did?
I was expecting that either. Its been a good little machine so far. That was actually a land plane/ grading scraper. I use it on the gravel drive but it works great in the dirt too.
Your place is looking awesome 👏🏽. That little machine is definitely working great. ( even if it is from china 😂. Who cares. Lol. I can’t believe how great your videos are with the drone. Thanks for another great Saturday morning wake up video. 😊.
Thanks Rich! Glad you enjoyed it. Property is coming around slowly but surely
First time seeing your channel. Very impressive. Yours is twice the size of mine. UA-cam channel, of course...
EDIT to add: I meant to suggest that you will have more downward digging force if you put the blade in the back and lower it to the ground. I have a similar mini-ex and learned that from a Case training video...it does help with these great little machines.
Thanks for checking out the channel. Ill give that a try with the mini.
Nice excavator, we have a Sany version here on the farm
Thanks! The Sanys are nice. Was a little out of my budget but maybe ill upgrade one day
Nice, I'm looking at this or the Sany 26U myself.
Thanks again for the laugh 😂
Job well done. Well said on the Chinese equipment/tools/goods, and yes it is everywhere
Gotta add: Always work over the blade if possible. And make sure it's all the way down (the blade). You can accidentally tilt yourself right over. I owned a Nissan mini for years. Nice video though.
I would like a 2ton. But have a 1ton. The otheres or out of my price range. You need a ripper tooth. A cheap way too build on is box blade ripper. What i did for my backhoe. And its 20 inches or so
You need a grappler for you front bucket. Helps alot
Yes i want both. Ive really could use a grapple. Hopefully i can pick one up for next year
Get the grapple for your Kioti, Use My wicked 55 All the time on My CK35
@Bob-rn8eu i really could use one.
What’s up man!? New subscriber here. Was curious on your impression for this size machine doing normal stump work on trees that are let’s say 12-24 inches on average. If someone didn’t want to buy an expensive stump grinder would this size machine be a suitable replacement, or would you want bigger?
Thanks for the sub! Honestly this 3 ton machine has been pretty solid for me. Ive dug up many stumps already. Plenty of power. It can handle a 24”. Might take a little longer but it could do it.
I would like to see the maintenance/ service done on the processor. Not just cleaning debris but oil and filter changes, greasing .
When its due ill make a video.
Chinese Mini X - 1 USA stump - 0 Work on that ripper blade design. You'll probably be making one for me too. If yours works.
Looks exactly like the Leite 2.6T I was looking at on Alibaba. Where'd you get yours? I'm a little weary about the factory-direct approach with all the port fees, etc.
I have a handful of videos on the channel where i provide all the info and where i got it. I actually talk about it in that video
Cool I'll check them out. Definitely feeling more confident about picking one up. Got 15 wooded acres that I need it for.
@@mreed777 i use mine all the time. Huge time saver
Oh I know, I rent 3.5-5 tons constantly so I think I can justify a purchase. Wish K&R wasn't 15 hours from me though.
@@mreed777 they do have a couple other dealers
Hahaha dude your vids make me laugh keep being a good and another great job keystone girl
Thanks buddy!
Gosh I would love one of these minis. I fear the havoc I would create.
Thats where im at with it. Tearing everything up. Pretty handy though
It would be nice if you could review the mechanical features of the machine you are using. What is the Horsepower? Is it a diesel? Is it 1 or 2 from the bottom of the line? What did it cost you? How long have you owned it? Have you had to repair it yet?
I did make a video on that. Have you checked my other videos?
There are so many people making videos on these small excavators that the viewers lose track of who has what. If you could remind us each time it would greatly amplify the interest in your videos. We are also interested in what the hour meter shows between your current video and the last one. We would also like to know how long it takes to do your projects. To answer your question, I have watched every video of yours that has popped up on my screen.@@SpicerDesignsLLC
@@johnoler357 ill keep that in mind. Some of the videos aren’t specifically about the machine. I may just be using it on a project. I will try to share more info. Liking and subscribing keeps the creators happy and making more videos. I do try to mention the lengths of the projects in the videos. Hope your enjoying the content. Thanks or the feedback
Make a frost hook for that thing. I want to see that video.
Thats basically a ripper tooth right? I plan on making one of them. Hopefully my table can cut that thick of plate
Laminate 3 or 4 5/16ths plates. Cut welding slots in them and weld them together. *maybe* cut some saw teeth on the front for roots. Do it. I’m making one this winter when I get to it.
@@chadcworth1146 ya i can definitely do something like that. Would be nice to have for sure
Where can I get a pride tool?😂
Betcha Adams pry tool is longer? At 6'5", he needs it longer.
Hah! You would think its longer.
You guys are a riot!!!
Ya if that stump wasnt eaten up by rot and bugs i agree its not movin with that excavator. One of the worst dig up i ever had was digging up palm tree roots from a 30 foot palm.. Absolute nightmare.
Its amazing how strong those tree roots can be.
Why wouldn’t you want to use this as a commercial digger? Looks pretty solid to me.
It is and you definitely could. I guess i just think of it as a better option for homeowners because of the price point.
Funny😂. That was impressive how that little machine picked up that large stump. Oh, by the way, if you based your purchasing on whether or not it’s made in China you’d own nothing.
Why not use the exitracator to fill the bucket?
Kioti gets the bitch work now 😂 pushed aside 😢. Was fun to watch this video went by fast. The landscape is looking amazing great work spicer family.
Thanks buddy. The Kioti will be the star again soon.
that's what she said.
How much was the excavator?
I cover the cost in the overview video. Theres also a link in the description for K&R’s website where they have all the pricing posted for the different models.
Your videos kinda reminds me of a friend that’s an electrusion like your self and he doesn’t do very well working out of his classification either!
Well thanks for the insult Chuck.
you guys are hilarious :)
222 vermeer stump grinder . poof its gone , 20 min . and a bad day.. usually, it takes 5 mins and that includes off the truck and back on, hitch doest't need a tad.. if you care ?
Also a good option.
How much did this machine run you?
Theres links for their website in the description. Has all the pricing on all theyre models
In his attempt to offend you, by “Trader” did he mean ‘traitor’? Dude can’t even get his English right so I wouldn’t put a lot of stock in anything he says anyway.
Your right! Maybe he thinks i own a pawn shop
Good video… just…….“ex ca vator”
….. everything else was great!👍
@@fletcherturner5540 thats what im saying. Hah! I never would have guessed i would have my speech critiqued in an excavator video.
How did you decide on kymron? Did you look at groundhogs? As far as size how did you settle on that one? Asking cause I'm considering one and always like to get other opinions and experience. Thanks
I did look at the Groundhogs. They are basically doing the same thing with the chinese excavators. Making upgrades, having parts available. They do beef them up a little vs straight from China. I personally liked working with Ron. He was very professional. When i called, i talked to him directly and he was willing to work with me. With Groundhog, i never actually got to talk to Nick. Everything went though theyre admin. So overall i liked the Kymron machines a little better and working with Ron was a better experience.
@@SpicerDesignsLLC thanks, I've gone from looking at a tow behind harbor freight to an xd22 kymron. Now you've got me looking at the Xd26!! Enjoy your channel, same kind of humor as me!
@@Outdoorsy368 i was stuck between the 22 and 26 too. I wanted the extra weight. Glad your enjoying the channel
Moving that ROCK sold me!! Where do I get one?
I have website links in the description if your interested. Its been a great machine for me.