Mini Excavator Questions

[Tomtint]

I have a BH77 and recently bought a used KX121, there is no comparison between the two. The mini x will out dig the BH 5-1. Pine and oak stumps are a 10 minute job if the tree was less than 12" diameter

 

[oldafretired]

The quick attach is not really universal, it is specific to the actual machine. for example the KX 91 shares the same quick disconnect system as the KX 71 and maybe the KX 121. These however are differ than say a Bobcat machine. It is not standardized like the skid steer QD system.
I found there are a lot of good Bucket manufacturers out there on the market, if you look around you can find some deals and drive the costs down while still getting a HD quality bucket.

I was hoping it would be like a SSQA which is universal. Wonder why everyone went their own way?

I have a BH77 and recently bought a used KX121, there is no comparison between the two. The mini x will out dig the BH 5-1. Pine and oak stumps are a 10 minute job if the tree was less than 12" diameter

That's great info to get a direct comparison. Thanks!

Do you guys have any advice on finding a used miniex? Seems like a lot of them are former rentals. Are rental units too abused and how many hours are too many?

 

[lt190b]

Try Hertz rental , they sell off used equipment all the time

 

[Code54]

Check with your Kubota dealers as they have some type of rental resale and incentive program available. (Ours does). The idea being contractors rent them, like them and then later buy a Kubota. Plus the dealer maintains it so that is an advantage.

 

[bspeedy]

I'd be leary of rentals, I guess. I guess it's from my own behavior when I rent a car...

Don't be gentle - it's a RENTAL!!

 

[joefromga]

Probably more abuse but also more maintenance since they have to be in good running condition for rentals.

 

[Code54]

The good thing is these are strong tough machines that handle abuse better than a passenger car or such. I personally have not read or heard of a lot of people having problems with rental equipment they purchased. I figure I have saw private people be rather hard on their own personal equipment so it is a toss up - just need to look it over and make sure the price makes it worth the risk to you.

 

[Code54]

With HD reaching in from China, I've a new Sany dealer in MN. Anybody know anything about their 8 ton excavator?

http://www.sanyglobal.com/handbook/SY35U.pdf

Here is their company demo vid.

I have not heard anything about them. The demo video was sort of silly, I maybe able to pick that little rock up with by BX! Lol

 

[oldafretired]

I have not heard anything about them. The demo video was sort of silly, I maybe able to pick that little rock up with by BX! Lol

Yeah, they should have shown it digging stumps. LOL

Well, I guess I better start keeping an eye out for low hour used excavators. Looks like Kubota is replacing the KX91 with a new model, the KX033 or something like that.

 

[Tomtint]

FEIW, I bought a 6,000 hour KX121. It was a one owner and used for daily trench digging. I was somewhat set off by the hours but inspected it very well and it obviously had been well maintained. It came with complete service history and a diary of General maintence reports. Long story short.. It was a very nice find for me. I may put 200 hours max a year on it so I suspect it will out live me.