Buying (and Selling) a Mini Excavator! | Komatsu PC27 R-8

Alex has been fascinated with heavy equipment since he could walk, so it was natural he wanted to own it someday. Well, that dream came true! After getting some projects done around the farm, we decided the risk of using this older machine through the new build and potentially having unexpected (and expensive) issues arise just wasn't worth it. We essentially used it for free for the time we had it, so no complaints!
About Us: We are Alex and Elaina, a couple in our mid 20s who are currently living on the 3-acre farm in southern Pennsylvania where Alex grew up. We have a garden, backyard chickens, and build or fix anything that we need to. We still work corporate day jobs, but are working to eventually leave the 9-5 lifestyle in favor of a self-built, debt-free, homestead on 6 acres nearby.
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[@nicksnextproject535]

Interesting story here with your machine. Glad you got your money back out of it without any major mishaps.

[@MasonDixonAcres]

Haha same here! Someday there will be a nicer one, although recently prices have been outrageous.

[@robertwarfel8120]

Thanks for the video.

[@subcoolboats75]

That’s a money maker 👍🏻

[@averageliving4Life]

Good deal man. I went through the same motions just about. A ton of chances/ machines came up but it just didn't work in my favor price wise or actual usage to make it worth it. Maybe I could've done the same and sold for same price after my work, but calculating maintenance, time to learn the machine, and selling it before something were to happen, tough decisions.

[@MasonDixonAcres]

Exactly, you definitely need to have a lot of projects lined up to justify it, or be willing to use it as a side job. We have the projects, but since we’re also trying to build debt-free, it was a lot of risk tied up into one tool. I still love heavy equipment though.. so one day with less giant future expenses I will be able to play around with another! -Alex

[@Tinman-dm4cx]

Line bore it and its fine

[@MasonDixonAcres]

More cash and work than what it was worth!

[@brianroda8695]

Did you know about how worn out the linkages were on the bucket before buying it? If so, was it much a factor when purchasing one of these or was the main factor price point?

[@MasonDixonAcres]

Yep I did see the wear while looking at it, but it's not uncommon for a machine of this age. Price point was the largest factor, I knew I was buying it at what is essentially the price floor for a machine of this size (as long as it runs and operates). -Alex

[@DieselRamcharger]

@@MasonDixonAcres whats the price floor on these machines? just curious. they seem to be real expensive out here for even the most wore out pile of crap.

[@fitnessdevolution]

@@DieselRamcharger I think he said $13k at the beginning of the video.