Why Did I Buy a Chinese Mini Excavator From A Dealer?

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  • Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
  • I bought this Chinese mini excavator at a dealership for much more than the similar auction units. Did I get ripped off or did I get a good buy?
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  • @neilkoster4823
    @neilkoster4823 15 днів тому +4

    You are absolutely right, and I bought the ZX22D $24,000 From Kymron. I'm sick enough of people's crap comments and They need to put there iPhones made in Shenzen China down. YES and as well everyone else's Vietnamese Samsung phones DOWN! Also turn off your Foreign TV and read a book with a home brew cup of coffee! Not your Keurig China coffee maker!

    • @OurLifeInTrees
      @OurLifeInTrees  15 днів тому

      Haha Agreed!!

    • @Press1for
      @Press1for 15 днів тому

      Ha ha ha....I still have a cast iron stove and heater in my shed out back........
      Yet I built cell towers, so many parking lot warriors have no clue how things really work

  • @ThirteenTwentyRepair
    @ThirteenTwentyRepair 15 днів тому +4

    $3800 into my AGT QH12R plus a couple hundred adding on a cooling fan and hyd cooler with filter. No complaints and so far no issues either.

    • @OurLifeInTrees
      @OurLifeInTrees  15 днів тому +2

      Nice. Amazing the work that can be done for so little money.

    • @kyzer9144
      @kyzer9144 14 днів тому

      Where did you buy it

    • @duanepaquin5693
      @duanepaquin5693 12 днів тому

      Where did you get your partsnfor the AGT?

  • @MrCheaterpipe
    @MrCheaterpipe 14 днів тому +2

    10k buys a lot of machine at auction I just bought a 2.5 ton with a cab for 10k all in including delivering it 800 miles

    • @OurLifeInTrees
      @OurLifeInTrees  14 днів тому

      Nice. There are some great deals to be had for sure!

  • @simsmr691
    @simsmr691 15 днів тому +2

    Great video, can't wait to see the new toy when it gets here. Thanks for sharing your experiences and helping us to decide if we want to go down the direct order hole 🕳 😁and you were having way to much fun with that excavator break dance, that was awesome!

    • @OurLifeInTrees
      @OurLifeInTrees  15 днів тому +1

      Haha. Thank you. I laughed every time I saw the “dance”. Haha

  • @tacomafan7488
    @tacomafan7488 15 днів тому +1

    You are right ! Auction machines are junk !!! I see people spent more time fixing them than working on them!!!

    • @OurLifeInTrees
      @OurLifeInTrees  15 днів тому

      For the most part, yes. A few decent ones get thrown in, but a lot of horror stories as well.

  • @Brandon-wf8ew
    @Brandon-wf8ew 13 днів тому +1

    I'm glad to hear your imported equipment was offloaded. It sounds like it wasn't selected for screening by US Customs. For anyone interested in importing equipment, be prepared for that event. I've imported several of these things and have had the unfortunate experience of being selected for x-ray and stripout from US Customs on one of my imports; This easily added an additional $1k to the bill and the item was held at the port for 1 month.
    Also, there's no doubt that your equipment is a cut above the auction units. You've got a swing boom, hydraulic thumb, diverter valve, hard plumbed lines, oil cooler, etc. I bet every bolt and nut was tight on that unit, too. There are plenty of stories of guys buying the auction units and having the bolts fall right out.
    Anyways, good luck with the skid steer; I can't wait to see more content on it.

    • @OurLifeInTrees
      @OurLifeInTrees  9 днів тому +1

      I agree, I’m glad I didn’t have delays. I did the DDP shipping so that I didn’t have to deal with any shipping expenses at all.
      I just received my new skid and am working on an unboxing video.

  • @Outdoorsy368
    @Outdoorsy368 15 днів тому

    Thanks for the info bro, been kicking around getting a kymron.

  • @mp-xt2rg
    @mp-xt2rg 15 днів тому +1

    Did you pay to much? Long story short yes. You could have bought a used bobcat for that price.

    • @OurLifeInTrees
      @OurLifeInTrees  14 днів тому

      That’s possible, depending on the level of mechanical repair want to. I knew nothing, a used old machine sounded scary to me.

    • @kyzer9144
      @kyzer9144 14 днів тому

      @@OurLifeInTreesa used japanese machine is heaps better than this gasoline chinese garbage. That being said, for around 5 grand they have their place, and i’m genuinely considering one. But 10k you got bent over

    • @OurLifeInTrees
      @OurLifeInTrees  14 днів тому +1

      @@kyzer9144I disagree. With the upgrades, availability, assistance and financing, I feel it’s worth paying more. I would recommend getting one as they are super handy.

  • @Gzus
    @Gzus 15 днів тому

    I've been looking at one of these little excavators that has the swing boom. Do you think it's worth it?

    • @OurLifeInTrees
      @OurLifeInTrees  15 днів тому +1

      It’s worth it if you need it for something, which in my experience is very rare. I used mine to dig out a little creek before and once to dig a trench to run electric to a hot tub for a cabin in the woods. There were trees in the way and the side swing was handy.
      I wonder if it makes it a bit “looser” in the front and might be less wobbly without it.
      For me it is worth it, I’ve seen a lot of guys that love their machine and don’t have it.

  • @dankirby3410
    @dankirby3410 15 днів тому +2

    It's funny to see you bragging about the machine/with warranty, then see you crying 5 things you hate about it. Take it back to the dealership.

    • @OurLifeInTrees
      @OurLifeInTrees  15 днів тому +1

      Haha. The 5 things I hate were easy fixes besides slow and tippy. I still cry about the slow. I made a follow-up video fixing the 5 things I hate about it as well and made it better in an afternoon. The dealer did send me some free touch up paint to make it pretty and make me cry less. lol

  • @tacomafan7488
    @tacomafan7488 15 днів тому +1

    I have same unit but without swing boom selling it for $6700 already modified!

    • @OurLifeInTrees
      @OurLifeInTrees  15 днів тому +1

      Nice. That a great deal. A lot of back saving for a little money.

  • @christopherenoch4230
    @christopherenoch4230 13 днів тому

    I'm picking up my Kymron YH20D with 2 speed drive this week..

  • @OldIronAcres
    @OldIronAcres 15 днів тому

    Looking forward to seeing the new "toy". Hope delivery goes smoothly!

    • @OurLifeInTrees
      @OurLifeInTrees  14 днів тому

      Me too!! Just got a delayed message today. Not sure what’s going on, but it’s in Albuquerque NM right now.

  • @Steven-h33
    @Steven-h33 15 днів тому

    Love the video currently waiting for my YH 14 fully loaded to come in around July 15th unfortunately I live in California and have to have it shipped to me so I won't even get to see it except when it gets delivered

    • @OurLifeInTrees
      @OurLifeInTrees  15 днів тому

      Thank you. Nice! That stinks you have to wait to have it shipped. I have been waiting for a couple months now for a mini skid to arrive from China. I’m supposed to get it tomorrow!! Fingers crossed.

    • @Steven-h33
      @Steven-h33 15 днів тому +1

      @@OurLifeInTrees yeah it's not fun waiting lol we even debated driving down there to go get it just not worth it CSO shipping company through kymron only 1600 we would burn 8to900 in fuel alone kind of crazy how cheap these guys can ship stuff and I hope everything goes smooth with your machine can't wait to see the video

    • @OurLifeInTrees
      @OurLifeInTrees  2 дні тому

      I just got mine in and uploaded my first video with it. Did you receive your machine yet?

    • @Steven-h33
      @Steven-h33 2 дні тому

      @@OurLifeInTrees just watched your video and nope they are saying august 😭 now

    • @OurLifeInTrees
      @OurLifeInTrees  2 дні тому

      Awww dang. My was delayed a could weeks as well. Maybe it will make you appreciate it even more? lol

  • @timthompson8297
    @timthompson8297 15 днів тому +1

    I get it. I’m not a good enough mechanic to not get a warranty. And it’s very unlikely that I would buy machinery from Facebook.

    • @OurLifeInTrees
      @OurLifeInTrees  15 днів тому

      Me too. lol

    • @timthompson8297
      @timthompson8297 15 днів тому +1

      @@OurLifeInTreesOkay, you sold me. Easily.

    • @OurLifeInTrees
      @OurLifeInTrees  2 дні тому

      Hahah nice. I just got a mini skid from China and so far I really like this one as well.

  • @billgates-xr9hs
    @billgates-xr9hs 15 днів тому +1

    Thinking about buying one definitely go to a dealer small payment an warranty

  • @jodybethkinjorski9030
    @jodybethkinjorski9030 15 днів тому +1

    Whatever makes you feel good about your purchase. Sounds pretty salty. JS

    • @OurLifeInTrees
      @OurLifeInTrees  15 днів тому +1

      I feel pretty good honestly. I would rather be in less debt, but feel good anyway. lol

  • @dentonlong5074
    @dentonlong5074 15 днів тому

    I love that part of Oklahoma! I am originally from Heavener and I miss the mountains every time I go down there to see my Dad.

    • @OurLifeInTrees
      @OurLifeInTrees  14 днів тому

      Agreed. I love it as well. Heavener isn’t far away at all. I have a place in Muse. How do you know where I filmed this? lol

    • @dentonlong5074
      @dentonlong5074 12 днів тому

      @@OurLifeInTreesin one of your other videos you mentioned Muskogee and Billy Creek.

    • @OurLifeInTrees
      @OurLifeInTrees  2 дні тому

      Ohhh that makes sense. lol. Yeah we are having a cabin built on Billy Creek. We love it there. I filmed this at my buddy’s property on Billy Creek Rd.