Buying a new Mini Excavator / Maintaining Forest Roads - Takeuchi TB217R

I've been looking for a 2nd hand mini excavator for few years, to maintain my forest tracks and build new atv trails. Everything I've looked at is over priced or worn out, so I decided to buy this new, discounted, last years model Tb217 It's a great little machine

[@jimsvideos7201]

...Buying? Who are you and what have you done with Marty? 😅

[@jamesa7506]

👽 🤖 🤷‍♂️

[@ryanschupbach679]

Nah, he buys all the time. It's the "new" that confused me. 😁

[@Pushyhog]

lmao

[@pb6839]

The tetanus must’ve got him

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

😂😂😂 *_You mean to tell me that for all these years he ain't "bought " a "New" piece of equipment...??!!... Haaaaa...!!!...Ain't no way...!!!..._* 😂😂

[@baileysrun]

I'm so glad you could rescue this machine from the dealer. ❤

[@MartyT]

😆

[@branchandfoundry560]

I've seen so many machines just sitting derelict at dealers. Lined up ready for action, but nobody uses them there. It's a shame...like a machine graveyard. Wonderful Marty could 'save' this one and put it to use! 😉

[@ncot_tech]

It's part of a long project. He's going to abandon it in the trees for 30 years so his kid has something to restore.

[@kiwi_comanche]

​@@ncot_tech 😂😂😂😂

[@paulvale2985]

@@ncot_tech 🤣🤣🤣

[@greghanlon2235]

Can't think of anyone more deserving a new piece of equipment more than you Marty.

[@stuartcraigon2003]

Totally agreed. The effort and work he's put in it's so good to see him able to get a return on it all.

[@john-nutsabouttools6989]

Amen!

[@jayesh5131]

It made me so happy lol 😭😍

[@gfrankum63]

It's weird seeing you drive something new, but you deserve it. I never grow tired of your videos, Marty. Your knowledge of machinery, easy going nature and love for your family makes for great content. You are a true gentleman, and I salute you.

[@romeostojanovski6806]

The tilt bucket is a game changer 😊

[@josephking6515]

I wonder if he'll put a thumb on it?

[@jimmeh213]

Yeah need more info on that

[@Frank-Thoresen]

Definitely need a good hydraulic operated thumb if available for this excavator. I don't like the "mechanical" thumb adjusted with a pin.

[@rorylawson7230]

Is certainly a game changer, especially if you've never had the option 😅

[@GreasyRhysie]

Hey Marty I’m a plant fitter in the uk have worked on most brands of machines big and small and I can hands down say that Takeuchi is the best mini ex on the market to my knowledge the build quality is unmatched and part prices are reasonable all the operators seem to much prefur them to other machine brands too. When you get 5 minutes take all the small screws out from the dash panels and controll lever grips and grease them as they can be a pain to get out 5 years down the line on the canopy models and keep the shaft that all the controll linkages work though under the floor clean and well lubed as the small bearings on the end can seize and give you sticky pedals after a few years also change the final drive oils every 500h not every 1000 especially of your doing a lot of tracking but there an amazing machine I will be very surprised if you ever need the warranty but like you say it’s nice to have happy digging !

[@MartyT]

Thanks for the tip, yes it is a very nice machine to operate, I did a lot of research and couldn't find many bad reviews

[@shuman26V]

Good for you Marty. Must be a breath of fresh air to have something new

[@viriato8566]

Bet your son is ga-ga with your well earned acquisition! Best keep the keys in the wall safe. 😂

[@pauljoseph8338]

With the millions of worldwide viewers that your channel attracts…I can’t imagine that ALL the equipment companies aren’t fighting each other for the right to send you free equipment.

[@josephpecoul6532]

Well said sir

[@gs1100ed]

This video has 15k viewers

[@SMGJohn]

Well there is a difference between sending a 4000 euro laptop to someone, or a 3000 euro camera, versus a 40 000 euro excavator.

[@pauljoseph8338]

@@gs1100ed just wait

[@jasoncdebussy]

​@@gs1100edProbably didn't mean just this video

[@Imwhisper76ontwitch]

Is this click bait?! Was it a scratch and dent discount?! PURE MADNESS!! Seriously though you definitely deserve a new machine!

[@shooterjohn7163]

Well done Marty you deserve something new for a change. Not that we don’t enjoy you repairing old things it’s just nice to have something new for once…John

[@svthorasailing4868]

Pivoting bucket assembly is a game changer,congratulations.

[@87mini]

Must be a welcome change to operate a machine with no slack or slop in the bushings! We all love your stable of well-used iron, but you deserve this - just slip it on like a pair of trainers and go! Outstanding brand, as well!

[@puirYorick]

Well, Marty, if anyone deserves to enjoy a bit of new excavator smell it's you. May this little champ serve you well for decades at least.

[@jayesh5131]

Fr 💯😍

[@janlesinski4719]

The grading bucket with tilt is so useful

[@ianbartelmez4720]

The thing I find the most hilarious/intriguing is watching your equipment, vs your utes on the tracks... I would question taking my F-350 single rear up these trails... A huge part of why I watch! Glad youtube and life.are treating you this well!, but I prefer "pre emissions" everything personally.

[@rhiantaylor3446]

I first watched your video when you converted a dead washing machine into a lifetime supply of free electricity and I hope that your YT work has helped you buy the new excavator - you deserve it !

[@MartyT]

Thanks mate

[@johnel1083]

holy shit me to, how kool was that!!!

[@HarrisT]

Congrats Marty. Cheers from this side! What a sweet machine!

[@wolverine89893]

I would of thought you found an old mini-ex in a forest abandoned and you get it running like a Dream. Bring it home and use it. But for all the old equipment you get up and running , as well as put back to work. You deserve this brand new mini excavator. I am surprised Takeuchi has not seen your channel and given it to you for free. 😂

[@roostercogburn7243]

I remember finding this channel from a search of eel video's. Glad I stuck around. New Zealand is nice and comfy.

[@TheJttv]

Micro hydro

[@taxesdeathandtrouble.1886]

Angry Rams.

[@microwave221]

I think the electro atv was my hook

[@wolverine89893]

Mine was the Abandoned Excavator, my jaw hit the floor as soon as he got that excavator up and running. I subscribed immediately and have watched him ever since, has not disappointed me with any of his videos. He deservers all praise 😊😊

[@dukeboy-6645]

@@taxesdeathandtrouble.1886 i found him through angry ram myself, so glad I did!

[@kiwi_welltraveled4375]

This will definitely be the kids new favourite piece of equipment. I bet they'll be excellent operators before they even have a driver's licence...... Leave, Same or Better, Everything Be Kind ☮️🙋🏻‍♂️

[@NFSGamerful]

These takeuchi's are still one of the best minis on the market, extremely smooth and quick machines and just a joy to work with

[@MartyT]

Yes it is fast without being jerky,. Very nice to operate

[@russellhansen8119]

Glad you finally got new. But I do love the repair videos too.

[@billsmith5166]

Takeuchi is really good stuff. I had one of their skid loaders and it was great. Never had a problem with it. Enjoy your new machine.

[@MartyT]

I did a lot of research and couldn't find many complaints

[@virtuestreams2616]

Nice acquisition Marty-you certainly deserve it!

[@ezone913]

Can't wait to see the Mrs. take a turn. It's hard not to smile when you run a miniex. Nice buy, Marty.

[@stingray427man]

Maintaining those roads kinda looks therapeutic in a way. Good buy

[@rhyswoodman6781]

Nice to have new things sometimes. You kiwis love your takeuchi's!

[@PeterGriswald]

They really are damn good machines.

[@john_barnett]

Takeuchi are to compact excavators like Sony is to portable CD players, the OG

[@clypeum5063]

Europe/scandinavia loves takeuchi too. They are top of the line, user friendly and hold the value!

[@jarchie84]

Congrats Marty. I know that lil machine will have a well maintained and never abused life.

[@chrispbacon3042]

This New Zealander spends more time on his camera angles than hollywood

[@stefanliljeholm2351]

Agree...hoolywood have a lot to learn from a pro😀

[@erik_dk842]

Marty T doesn't have an against-common-sense-and-centuries-of-past-experience agenda like Hollyweird is desperately trying to promote.

[@dfross87]

I wish Hollywood created content even half as good as Marty does.

[@daleolson3506]

Hollyweird all drugged up freaks

[@Trey4x4]

You're a dried up piece if drift wood that's splintered I reckon. Correct your tone

[@clarkpeel7727]

Every man should take notes. Marty T is a master of his own universe. Everything he touches becomes better than it was before

[@craigsudman4556]

My goodness! I was so surprised to see a machine with fresh paint. Well good luck with the new machine Marty...I'll bet you don't hear that phrase often. You have certainly earned a new machine by saving and refurbishing so many "Old girls" that would have sat and rusted away to nothing. Great video thumbs up.

[@belowmeoff]

May it run long and strong for many years.

[@boe4448]

Marty, Very cool handy machine. The operator did a nice job as well. Thanks, Boe

[@Mark_Linford]

I can well imagine the many hours this new addition to fold will work and all done with Marty 's beaming smile 🙂

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

Congratulations Marty! I don't imagine there is a more deserving mate out there. Good for you!

[@martymc2fly]

I'm fairly new to diggers and hired one for the first time last week to dig some trenches and some tidy up work at home. Super easy machine to learn on and very versatile. Money well spent mate.

[@jenksify]

Great job renovating this excavator. You did such a great job that it looks like new.

[@davidstokes8441]

You bought a NEW machine!

[@drewjones66]

Love it!! Moves my soul to see you "treat" yourself to a new machine ❤️❤️🥰

[@jimgrady7458]

I do love to see a Marty T upload, but I've become convinced that Kiwis spend %50 of their lives clearing and grading roadways. New Zealand seems like a beautiful country, but I don't think I'd last 6 months, I need my asphalt 😁

[@Oodle-ox2vf]

It's OK, we have motorways, traffic lights, and proper roads, but Marty lives in a remote area. NZ has vast areas of countryside where there are almost no people, so we have plenty of dirt roads too. Plenty of asphalt in the cities, so you would be quite safe there, but not as happy. 🙂

[@lot6129]

They are all moving to Australia....

[@The8blackwidow8]

Excevator footage in time laps always looks so cute

[@GreyRockOne]

How cool is that! Thanks Marty

[@joerodrigues3816]

Happy to see that you are back matey great video thank you again all the best to you all

[@JuhaErkkila]

Congratulations! Must be a great feeling operating nice new reliable machine!

[@benwinstanley101]

Awesome! 🙌 this little machine next size model up is what my dad taught me on about 18 years ago . Thanks for the video

[@trainsinkansas576]

Nice piece of equipment. Seeing you on something brand new is different but it sounds like it was a good deal. I'm glad you got it.

[@_DEADED]

I'm impressed by the small size. No more raking leaves forever!

[@remiewatkins8032]

Its awesome to see you with some new stuff you work so hard good job

[@GaryT1952]

I just about spilled my coffee when I read "NEW" 🤣

[@brucet8551]

its great to see you on a new machine Marty.they are fun to operate.

[@assassinlexx1993]

I was wondering who that was. As this piece of equipment had zero rust on it. Surprise Great machine with easy to trailer. Save the tracks - use the bucket for turning. Your son will using the excavator for sure Mate.

[@joedominick7517]

Marty, I not used to seeing you operate a brand new mini excavator! Best of luck on that shiny new digger.

[@jonjonword6222]

Love your videos sir. I was just in NZ a few weeks ago visiting my daughter at university of Auckland. Such a beautiful country !

[@buddyreed2623]

Hello Marty. Congratulations on the new buy. I do enjoy watching you take an older machine and bringing it back to life. Have good days!

[@phillipcortel6330]

Congratulations 🎊 👏 Marty!!

[@distinctiongifts]

hay m8 to reduce the speed of the tilt bucket but not affect other attachments we normally aneal back a grub screw drill out to the appropriate size start small and work you way up . we then drill and tap the hydraulic fitting before the quick release (bucket side ) and thread the grub screw in works a treat. you normally only have to do one side

[@appliedmaintenance6402]

The flow control for the auxiliaries is already installed I see from 5:27 in your video. If you put your hand a little higher...that is one of the two flow controls. You need to close it a long way otherwise there is no control. Use a spanner to do this. It may be very stiff, in particular when you got pressure on it. So stop the engine, wiggle the foot control to release the pressure and adjust. Also, to remove the hoses, you also have to release the pressure. Say hi to Kendall from me.

[@user-kx9dc7hn9g]

New gear! WTH! 😆😆😆. Seems like a bit of a beast Marty! Well deserved, nicely done! 🎉🎉🎉

[@MarkWeiner-jx8qv]

Nice acquisition and addition to your fleet!

[@kevinmccarey5015]

Very happy for you Marty, Nice machine for your kingdom Be well

[@mishahendriks3020]

Cheers Marty, to the new machine! Good choice (to go new), and it no doubt will stay as new in your hands.

[@SQLRYAN]

Wow, a new machine. Usually see you dragging home some abandoned equipment and reviving them. Quite a departure from your norm. Congrats on your NEW purchase, nice one!

[@zedz2360]

excellent little machine, I look forward to seeing it on all sorts of jobs you can think of

[@Melripley48]

I am impressed by the machine & the bloke using it. Well done & I bet you were smiling in yuour sleep after buying a new machine. Cheers from Aus

[@Joemammatype3]

Good for you Marty.

[@LT1210]

Very nice addition to the farm. Congratulations, you deserve it.

[@ryhanpeacefeather9278]

Versatile machine! Must be ecstatic to work with something new and shiny! Good on you!

[@wideyxyz2271]

In your hands Marty, this wee beastie will run forever!

[@J-D..]

Nice one Marty great little Machine they are really handy ideal for you 👍

[@zevakikel]

Good buy Marty! enjoy it!

[@stevehaken]

Congrats on the purchase! Well deserved.

[@daddygoat]

Wow, that is Sweeeeeet! You have earned that. I have watched you cobb together broken machines for years., it is nice to run a new machine!

[@stuartcraigon2003]

Fantastic little machines those. Great to see wrapper fresh on the channel and that the channel is doing so well that your able to get stuff like this. 👏❤️

[@markhensley9378]

Good for you! That little machine is perfect for the narrow tracks around the mountainside. Enjoy the rest of your week.

[@tobymiller1598]

Congratulations! Looks like it will be with you for a long time. It will be nice to have the right machine for the work you want to do!

[@richardkilb8305]

Onya Marty, what a sweet ride, thanks for sharing!

[@j.w.3345]

Nice machine, You earned it!! The tilt bucket is really nice!

[@paulcooper9135]

You've certainly earned it! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@smitty9733]

They make a truly great skidsteer . Good luck with it !

[@DumbSkippy]

Mazel Tov Marty. May your new machine bring you happiness and joy!

[@danielmcclain1573]

I love the editing makes me feel like I'm driving the excavator !!!😎

[@adrianjimenezdrums]

Congratulations on the new toy. To clean the uphill side of the road, you can rotate 30-40 degrees the arm with respect to the platform and have a better angle of attack of the bucket so that you attack parallel to the road. Thanks for the videos.

[@bob_thebuilder]

I was going to have a dig about all the existing equipment that you could have used, then saw the narrow track. Nice save!

[@richardkelleher1711]

Sweet little rig, and with the tilting grading bucket! Great for road and ditch maintenance.

[@petegraham1458]

Nice! The tilt bucket is a really nice feature for you to have given the type of work needed on your property, Congratulations!

[@denisoconnell7593]

Nice to see that machine going to a great home 😊

[@steveg4iwr]

this is novel! You bought a new machine. Wow 😃

[@PapaDan]

Good for you Marty. Nice toy!

[@vner]

Congratz. The rotor tilt is a handy thing ☺

[@michaelalan1546]

That's a great little excavator you have there, the tilt function is awesome

[@BruceBoschek]

Takeuchi 👍👍👍. Goo, solid machines and competent service. Nice unit. Congratulationsl

[@benniemathews9624]

Happy to see you get this new piece of equipment Marty! It looks like a very useful addition to your fleet. Cheers!

[@daveb7999]

Glad to see you treat yourself to this little gem Marty, with your attention to maintenance, I have no doubt it will last generations. Enjoy! ;)

[@TheAde71]

To be fair,Takeuchi machines run very nice.we had 3 ton in our hire fleet,nice roomy and quiet cabs and traveled along right smoothly

[@allenkroll737]

Well deserved Marty love watching you get the old gear going but good to see new gear aswell . Good economy and ezy to move around great job 👍

[@ThatCameraGuy98]

You are an "Ace" at everything that you do! Fantastic Marty!!!!

[@KristenHiberget]

Congratulations!💪

[@ManxAndy]

Nice purchase….good solid machines, I’ve use a 14 tonner in the past, great bit of kit, very reliable 👍👌🇮🇲

[@SkogochPengar]

Marty... new stuff.... I love to see you work the oldies

[@brandygray5894]

Awesome, congratulations, well deserved 👍

[@signalcar]

More than deserved Marty, this machine could not have fallen into better hands, I wish you success and may this machine serve you for many, many years.