I BOUGHT a TINY Japanese mini excavator that’s been sitting for YEARS!

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  • Опубліковано 29 гру 2024

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  • @scottfoster2487
    @scottfoster2487 6 місяців тому +92

    This machine is well worrth restoring . I would strip it down and repaint it . These little mini excavators are quite handy.

  • @paulblackman4833
    @paulblackman4833 6 місяців тому +52

    might want to pull the spark plug next time you use the starter to move something, engine will spin faster and starter doesn't have to fight compression.

    • @BradenBuildz
      @BradenBuildz  6 місяців тому +13

      I thought of that afterwards

  • @keegn5040
    @keegn5040 6 місяців тому +47

    im more impressed with that starter and battery than anything, pretty impressive🤣

    • @BradenBuildz
      @BradenBuildz  6 місяців тому +13

      Battery is huge. But yeah shoutout starter

  • @markwinchester4406
    @markwinchester4406 6 місяців тому +18

    Congratulations Braden. Thats how it worked when I 1st got it(except for the high speed). Knew you would get it back operating like it should.

  • @KaysenOwens-ju6sr
    @KaysenOwens-ju6sr Місяць тому +1

    I learn to help my dad fix cars by watching you thanks

  • @jimmiejones5865
    @jimmiejones5865 3 місяці тому +3

    If you put vinegar in a tank make sure to use baking soda after to neutralize the acidity otherwise it can flash rust

  • @ClaytonHartin
    @ClaytonHartin 6 місяців тому +41

    Younger version of Diesel Creek youtuber

    • @wills5482
      @wills5482 2 місяці тому +1

      A version that finishes stuff and doesn't talk your ear out for 30 minutes.

  • @wilcleno1866
    @wilcleno1866 2 місяці тому +3

    Nice job. Try contacting the maker in Japan, and let them know that you want to restore it. They may be able to send you some info on it. (can't hurt)

  • @scottstaudacher7735
    @scottstaudacher7735 5 місяців тому +11

    neat lil rig you got there lot more fun then digging with a shovel i bet lol

  • @richardsloane7983
    @richardsloane7983 6 місяців тому +2

    It's a good feeling to see young people having interest in old machinery and repairing them, you have a great future ahead of you

  • @DisgustedGenXr
    @DisgustedGenXr 6 місяців тому +23

    OMG. I always wanted a tiny excavator!!!! Lol. Just to play around with. Just go outside and digs stuff. Lol

  • @devenbenton6772
    @devenbenton6772 16 днів тому +2

    How did you learn to do a lot of what you do on this channel? Any technical training in college or did you grow up around handy people?

    • @BradenBuildz
      @BradenBuildz  16 днів тому +1

      No and no
      Brain is wired for it
      Hands on and learning from the internet

  • @becherdav
    @becherdav 6 місяців тому +10

    Arm cylinder rod seems to be bent.. But nice machine

  • @KaysenOwens-ju6sr
    @KaysenOwens-ju6sr Місяць тому +1

    I love your channel

  • @allensnook7760
    @allensnook7760 6 місяців тому +3

    Other than needs a bigger gas tank,sweet little digger of a machine.give it a fresh paint job and flip it.good for small home jobs.someone will take it.!!!😊😊😊😊😊

  • @KaysenOwens-ju6sr
    @KaysenOwens-ju6sr Місяць тому +1

    Keep up the good work remember there's not that much good Mechanics as you

  • @scottmoodysr9449
    @scottmoodysr9449 6 місяців тому +2

    😮😂yeah great idea....... starting fluid dries the cylinder out and causes damage to it and piston rings....

    • @superdog1964
      @superdog1964 6 місяців тому +2

      Yeppers! Get yourself a small bottle with a sprayer and gasoline in it. Ether (starter fluid) is a last resort, I have seen more than one engine instantly ruined with ether. To each their own but I only use it diesel engines and then small squirts.
      Sometimes the school of hard knocks is the best teacher. Terrible place to earn a degree! Trust me, I know cause I have a wall covered with them, Lol

  • @carloskawasaki656
    @carloskawasaki656 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing, great video, great explanation , i learn a lot 👍👍👍👍

  • @BlackLightStar
    @BlackLightStar Місяць тому +1

    You need to make a T junction with a reduced diameter return line back to the gas can for the electric fuel feed. That way the needle valve isn't forced open by the fuel pressure.

  • @adamsorell4851
    @adamsorell4851 6 місяців тому +2

    How much did you get that beauty for?

  • @TheHomePros6221
    @TheHomePros6221 6 місяців тому +18

    My twin cylinder diesel yanmar would be perfect on that thing

    • @RyansVideoGames
      @RyansVideoGames 6 місяців тому +7

      That’s kinda what I was thinking I would do a diesel swap on it

  • @jayjay-xz9sc
    @jayjay-xz9sc 2 місяці тому

    Good stuff did you have to match up the carb with a aftermarket one ,or did you get the original? Good content

  • @PhotoEdits87
    @PhotoEdits87 Місяць тому +1

    I wonder how much it would cost if I bought it?

  • @TKM1951
    @TKM1951 4 місяці тому

    The hydraulic oil & filters changed ?

  • @mariomacias4551
    @mariomacias4551 День тому

    Sorry bro it was hilarious when you dropped that wheel barrow. Lmao 🤣 I’m laughing cause we’ve all been there

  • @raymondmumford6255
    @raymondmumford6255 5 місяців тому

    Awesome little piece of kit ❤

  • @JB-NZ
    @JB-NZ 5 місяців тому

    Was that red fuel can with the electric pump at the start of the video, wired backwards? looks like the bubbles were moving towards the pump, not into the carb.... pumping backwards

  • @andrewgee241
    @andrewgee241 6 місяців тому +2

    All the Chinese mini excavators are the modern day version of this machine. Very capable for its size.

  • @quentinjackson3778
    @quentinjackson3778 2 місяці тому

    Ok I'm New to the channel and I must say great job/channel 👍👍👍 but what do you do with the machines after all that work you put into them

  • @brianmilliard6998
    @brianmilliard6998 6 місяців тому +1

    What does something like that go for ?

  • @Southalabamaoutdoors
    @Southalabamaoutdoors 11 днів тому

    Carry a old windshield washer canister use it for a portable gas tank...it works and simple to strap on..

  • @clubberlang5593
    @clubberlang5593 6 місяців тому +2

    Good little machine,well done lad.

  • @valpd
    @valpd 2 місяці тому

    how much did you pay for this mini excavator? Really cool

  • @Biokemist-o3k
    @Biokemist-o3k 6 місяців тому

    I knew it would start right up. that thing is awesome!!!

  • @neilmoore3856
    @neilmoore3856 Місяць тому

    Nice little unit. I dont know if I'd spin that old powerplant quite that hard tho. Keep up the good work. We're watching. Lol

  • @robbief5517
    @robbief5517 6 місяців тому +3

    I little yanmar engine and a paint job would would be a decent little machine

  • @Czeslik25
    @Czeslik25 15 днів тому

    Hi, I really like yours Movies!!! I am at the stage of looking for a mini excavator and a loader myself, I have a question, would you help me buy such machines? I have a limited budget

  • @williamburgess6049
    @williamburgess6049 6 місяців тому +2

    Take the spark plug out and starter won't have to fight the compression.

  • @ianwille5780
    @ianwille5780 6 місяців тому

    Where did you get those fuel cans from??

  • @kev1227200141
    @kev1227200141 6 місяців тому +2

    high idle is to high back off screw on idle. motor is over reving.

  • @johnhensley7027
    @johnhensley7027 6 місяців тому

    The knowledge and suggestions shared in the comments section have been very valuable to me. Thanks fellas, for your input.

  • @ahernplays2239
    @ahernplays2239 29 днів тому

    Hey don't knock silicon sealant because it's very useful stuff that can do a lot. I hate that I'm saying this because I have not had a sucessful attempt of fixing something using silicone sealant instead of a proper gasket. I took a small engine repair class and my step dad wanted me to fix his lawn mower because you had to press the rubber button, turn it upside down, then turn it right side up again to start it. Sadly my step dad was too cheap or lazy to pay for new parts. The only thing that really seemed to need replaced was gaskets in the end. The teacher gave me as much help as he could but since I had no gaskets I had to use silicon sealant and if I had gaskets the teacher thought it would have worked.

  • @ils360
    @ils360 5 місяців тому +1

    Should have pulled the spark plug while you were walking it with the starter would have been a lot easier on the starter

  • @TheHomePros6221
    @TheHomePros6221 6 місяців тому +2

    Man watching you load it on the trailer reminded me of loading my new mini ex lol

  • @davidcooke6931
    @davidcooke6931 6 місяців тому

    Great job man I enjoy watching your videos

  • @ianwille5780
    @ianwille5780 6 місяців тому +1

    Put some Rotella 15w40 diesel engine oil in it. That has lots of zinc additive in it to help lubricate the engine better.

  • @johnhicks735
    @johnhicks735 6 місяців тому +1

    I'd try cleaning it out really good. And get some gasket material from the auto parts store to make your own gaskets out of with. They sale it in sheets and rolls to.

  • @bobbyspenser7304
    @bobbyspenser7304 Місяць тому

    if you still have the x you never need high on the speed it runs the motor to much an the hydo pump will work great at a low speed an it saves on gas well it has worked for me an just try it on lifting an other things because the hydo pump works great at a lower speed

  • @humfgot
    @humfgot 6 місяців тому

    Wouldn't taking the plug out of the engine be easier on the starter?

  • @donaldboley771
    @donaldboley771 6 місяців тому

    Was you able to get carb gaskets?

    • @BradenBuildz
      @BradenBuildz  6 місяців тому +1

      Yeah they came with the carb. $21 on Amazon.

  • @adamsorell4851
    @adamsorell4851 6 місяців тому

    how much you get it for?

  • @happy91997
    @happy91997 6 місяців тому +1

    The idle seems to be too high.. also the motor belts seems to be too dry.

    • @BradenBuildz
      @BradenBuildz  6 місяців тому

      Not much different than a pressure washer idle

  • @BIKERS-g3x
    @BIKERS-g3x Місяць тому +1

    that was the best

  • @joegreer5034
    @joegreer5034 6 місяців тому +6

    Sounds like running over governor believe most of those small engines run 3600 rpms will live a short life much over that.great video keep up the great work.!

    • @BradenBuildz
      @BradenBuildz  6 місяців тому +3

      Believe it or not it’s not maxed out. The throttle still has some play room but it sounds pretty scary much higher than this. Thanks appreciate it

    • @RMSadventures-ie4fr
      @RMSadventures-ie4fr 6 місяців тому +5

      @@BradenBuildz forget the throttle play room LOL.. get a tach on it and you'll see it's in the redline. 3,600 rpms is max if you want the con rod and flywheel to stay together. LMAOOOOOOOO

    • @BradenBuildz
      @BradenBuildz  6 місяців тому +1

      @@RMSadventures-ie4fr if she blows she blows

    • @keithburke8577
      @keithburke8577 6 місяців тому +3

      Forget about glitter in your oil, you'll have a rod leaving the chat if you keep running it at that high rev. No advantage either as max flow of the pump will be matched to 3600rpm.

  • @bkyardmechanic5010
    @bkyardmechanic5010 6 місяців тому

    After you brought it home ? Didn't watch after u got it on trailer. But started rt up so fig u flooded it with too much starter fluid and fouled plug. Cool machine.

  • @vidili68
    @vidili68 5 місяців тому

    Hi there Good job have good day

  • @lakeguy65616
    @lakeguy65616 3 місяці тому

    use ether/starter fluid sparingly. It accelerates engine ware.

  • @바가지소리tv
    @바가지소리tv 6 місяців тому

    It's amazing how it works

  • @blainecelestaine4543
    @blainecelestaine4543 4 дні тому

    Thats one hell of a starter

  • @IvanMilia-uw2tm
    @IvanMilia-uw2tm 6 місяців тому

    Why didn’t you put directly the orange tank that looked new instead?

    • @BradenBuildz
      @BradenBuildz  6 місяців тому +1

      I said in the video that it was not a direct fit

  • @CC-Rider4564
    @CC-Rider4564 6 місяців тому

    Needs painted and resto Job done on it now 😁👍

  • @jforthewin8029
    @jforthewin8029 6 місяців тому

    I like to use drain cleaner or some kind of strong acid on old gas tanks. Cleans the rust right out.

  • @genesmith-x7x
    @genesmith-x7x 6 місяців тому +4

    definitely going to need a engine soon

  • @skywatcherranchswr
    @skywatcherranchswr 5 місяців тому

    I really hope to see more on this unit. I want to see it move some more dirt lol

  • @hamop3
    @hamop3 4 місяці тому

    Nice running machine,

  • @SPUDHOME
    @SPUDHOME 3 місяці тому

    It is small and slow, but much better than using a shovel.

  • @ktmtragic1397
    @ktmtragic1397 6 місяців тому +1

    Mate that engine is a Subaru ! Not Surprised !

  • @barryshisler3720
    @barryshisler3720 6 місяців тому

    Neat little machine I would keep it around

  • @dancando6391
    @dancando6391 6 місяців тому

    Just started watching but I’m so curious to how much it was. I’ve been looking for one for years.

    • @BradenBuildz
      @BradenBuildz  6 місяців тому +1

      I paid $1700 for it. The new china ones are around 6k

  • @johnhamilton9229
    @johnhamilton9229 3 місяці тому

    That had some funny jokes in there. I thought you could make a chain of nuts and wire to help remove rust from a tank. I use 30% vinegar with my rust nuts👍

  • @kenpgh
    @kenpgh 6 місяців тому

    Thats a rugged starter to go through all that cranking to get it on rhe trailer , it seems like the engine runs good for how old it is

  • @steveh7027
    @steveh7027 4 місяці тому

    Japanese or Chinese? Big difference between the 2

  • @pandabird714
    @pandabird714 2 місяці тому

    That oldschool ROPS bar looks sturdy as hell, I can imagine it adds a good few pounds to the back as a proper counterweight. I might implement this idea to my new mini-ex. Get big fat square bars on the back instead of this flimsy furniture pipe thing I have going on.

  • @jimmyjensen8926
    @jimmyjensen8926 5 місяців тому

    love your toys

  • @edarmstrong9389
    @edarmstrong9389 4 місяці тому

    Hook up a water bottle with gas for a tank. Gravity feed will be enough I've seen head gaskets blow out from starter fluid.

  • @randomuser2461
    @randomuser2461 6 місяців тому

    If you could change the head out for a larger bucket and still dig that would be really useful.

  • @Lacar227
    @Lacar227 6 місяців тому

    Put some bolts in the tank and shake it around to loosen up the rust

  • @huntermeeks7415
    @huntermeeks7415 3 місяці тому

    for future reference dont try to run them off of starting fluid it will fry the rings

  • @jacquesb8927
    @jacquesb8927 5 місяців тому

    Well done!

  • @adamgoof
    @adamgoof Місяць тому

    It's cool man I got a old World War II generator

  • @GuildOfCalamity
    @GuildOfCalamity 6 місяців тому

    To dry out the tank you can use a little rubbing alcohol next time and then let it evaporate.

  • @lexalford358
    @lexalford358 6 місяців тому +1

    If with I could find one like that I could use it around here for so much

  • @thomasr.miller5553
    @thomasr.miller5553 6 місяців тому

    🤔👍waiting for a busted hose. thanks

  • @josephkumor5452
    @josephkumor5452 6 місяців тому

    Good video, you could probably run a larger smooth tooth bucket you’ll probably never need those teeth on Little Rock bucket

  • @bkyardmechanic5010
    @bkyardmechanic5010 6 місяців тому +1

    The spark plug needs to be cleaned properly. Think u flooded it

  • @donnaber4918
    @donnaber4918 6 місяців тому

    Now to decide on what color to paint it…… hd green or case yellow

  • @Tryhard_Player5
    @Tryhard_Player5 24 дні тому

    19:08 me at 3 am after I ate taco bell

  • @tomforcht5989
    @tomforcht5989 6 місяців тому

    I watched a lot of videos with these small Chinese excavators and their biggest Complaint is how slow they are. I think that yours being an older model is a lot better made and faster than the new ones.

  • @johnhicks735
    @johnhicks735 6 місяців тому

    He's in Podunk, Indiana. Poedunk, Indiana. In the southern part of the state.

  • @robloxgaming-c7g
    @robloxgaming-c7g Місяць тому

    how much you want for it

  • @zlindauer5315
    @zlindauer5315 5 місяців тому +1

    when you go to get work done, crocks aren't my first choice

  • @johnhicks735
    @johnhicks735 6 місяців тому

    That's A Briggs & Stratton style of carburetor on that Robbins small engine to.

  • @junkboxgarageOG
    @junkboxgarageOG 3 місяці тому

    31:13 I feel like it would be faster to just use a shovel lol

  • @johnhicks735
    @johnhicks735 6 місяців тому +1

    I'd get ahold of taryl fixes All on UA-cam channel. He has A lot of older engines and parts for sale. He might have one for that machine.,or A carburetor rebuild kit for it at least

  • @Melicoy
    @Melicoy 6 місяців тому

    We call people like you a da. Take out plugs lube the cylinder. Don't leave it in gear when starting. Check oils. Slow down. Let it warm up before moving it. Move it slowly. dont cause more damage by rushing. Dont burn out the starter. Check the spark plug. There is a reason for all this because others in the past taught us by making the mistakes. We care if you burn out the starter.
    You spend a lot of time on these videos. Dont loose good watchers over small easly fixed issues. Be successful with good choices. Thanks for the video

    • @BradenBuildz
      @BradenBuildz  6 місяців тому

      This channel may not be for you

  • @buddyletendre
    @buddyletendre 3 місяці тому

    Looking to sell it?

  • @Williamxmr
    @Williamxmr 3 місяці тому +1

    Bro i though 2 vintage was hard on starters

  • @hamop3
    @hamop3 6 місяців тому +1

    Definitely put a diesel on there

  • @danpenry8899
    @danpenry8899 6 місяців тому +2

    That engine sounds like it's screaming

  • @douggrove762
    @douggrove762 5 місяців тому +1

    put a second fuel tank on it.