Mini Excavator Business

[Kays Supply]

Another thing to check out, do the local contractors have their own equipment. I am a plumbing contractor. I have my own excavator and hauler. All the general contractors I work for have at least a Bobcat and several have a mini Ex. Several other plumbers have their own machines as well. Like someone else said, smaller my be the way to go. I do get some extra work because my machine will go where theirs won't. It is Yanmar VIO 27. For what it's worth, The Yanmar stock quick coupler is great. If I ever trade, it will be for another for that fact alone.

 

[terrencert]

Great marketing pitch. Works in all businesses.

 

[Ed of all trades]

The problem I see is it looks like fun and it is for a while and that draws in every body that ever ran one wanting to start a company. That makes competition stiff and unfair with people doing jobs for a little over cost and no insurance. They make a few bucks and are happy, but it is hard on the guy trying to make a living.

 

[David Devuono]

And call before you dig. One cut cable and no insurance could mean they take more than just your excavator.