We purchased an cheap auction / online china excavator to test out...

In this video we actually had our AGT mini excavator finally delivered and put it to the test against the KYMRON machines... We couldn't do much testing due to defects in the AGT machine right off the truck... From our conclusion they use the cheapest spool valves possible due to how rough the machine operates.
Go to www.microtrackhoe.com if you want a quality well built china machine with actual parts availability and after service.

[@Justaguy-xc6fp]

That thumb is attached with bolts which can quickly and easily be removed with a crescent wrench.

[@jimg2885]

You can also buy the hydraulic ram to make it power like the Kymron.

[@quietclarence7998]

Send me that agt industries junk and I'll run it hard doing some landscape work around my house

[@Steve-ol3mc]

I have to agree. The Kymron machine, made in china with identical overall parts is much better than the auction machine. Even the identical Briggs engine used in both machines is so much quieter in the Kymron unit ran at half throttle. The hydraulic valves, which are identical in both machines, are so much smoother in the Kymron even though they are the same unit installed in most all Chinese units of this size. Personally, I'd go with the Kymron even though 95% of the parts are the same on both units. It's just purtier.

[@UndergroundMetalDetecting]

Need one of these for our metal detecting adventures!

[@balamala2647]

Very informational video. I just saw some AGT's for sale in my area for under 7k but thanks to this video there are a lot of differences that are obvious.

[@TomLance-zl6fc]

I have an 2023 AGT q12 (bought for 4,200.00) and i have been to the KYMRON facility in Muskogee Oklahoma. I pulled in their with my trailer and AGT on the trailer and compared the Exact model in this video. Austin at K&R let me unload my machine and do a side by side comparison to 2 of their 14 series machines. Both of them were way smoother than the AGT! The KYMRON also seemed to have more weight without a doubt. My AGT did not even have a counter weight was first thing i noticed. I also measured the pump on the AGT and KYMRON. The KYMRON pump was over 1/2" longer. Ultimately I sold the AGT last month and just bought the KYMRON XH20D and have been more than impressed and will have update videos soon.

[@spyder2782]

I think the q models don't have a counterweight, and the straight h12 has one, but kymron counterweight looks thicker.

[@michaelhoneycutt7138]

I would feel stupid if I said the thumb is in the way. They don't even have any RH14G at the moment.

[@Jtwizzle]

Maybe I missed it but does the kymron have oil cooler and filter?

[@spyder2782]

They both have the same briggs motor so why is this one louder?

[@jimg2885]

The auction I would worry about as it may of been a return or some reason it is at the auction. I just bid on a FF12 that went for $4100.00 plus fees so about 5k but I would not buy from the auction at that price. I called and talked to Bryce today and am thinking of the RH14G but need to think it over as I need one for projects on my property. Looks like a nice machine but then I watch a review on UA-cam of a guy that shows the 5 things he hates about his Kymron. Doesn't have a model number on it so maybe it was when they were first sold. He showed the seat bolt missing and the choke lever pull too far out and rust at different areas . He also complained about the speed and I know a Mini Yanmar that is 20k is slow also. That to me is not an issue. I ask when and where he bought it. Wish you had a west coast dealer. I will get a shipping quote and then make a decision. Thanks for the video. Been watching watch quite a few of your videos.

[@tomroberts9008]

but how do they compare in the real world.....aka. the dirt

[@krequipment]

it was purchased to do a digging comparison video, but with it having an engine issue we called it off.

[@billv5189]

@@krequipmentriiiiight 😉 Engine issues 😉😉 Just like that thumb would be in your way 😉😉😉

[@proven6270]

I mean, but what did you really expect from China for

[@adriansowden138]

you get what you pay for, but your machine is more money and a bobcat is a lot more money than your machine, adrian UK, ps liked the vid

[@georgezhou7961]

Great Video! Great Compared, auction one is totally JUNK!!! Love your video thank you for making this video! ❤

[@user-gh3of7zz7p]

Just take the thumb off

[@chrisvolk106]

Or move it up ....

[@DirtyKenneth510]

No

[@keithhooper6123]

On dear, Broke and Scrappit engine.

[@Jtwizzle]

Briggs and scrappum

[@robertlipperd7352]

I have been nothing but impressed by any B&S engine I ever owned. You have to maintain your shit.