Mini-Excavator Kymron XH20D

[@JimboSouthDakota]

Hello Everyone. I made a mistake at time stamp 8:24. I said Tulsa Oklahoma instead of Muskogee Oklahoma. Sorry about that, My Bad!!

[@scottaboshia]

I also just bought a mini excavator, an AGT QK16R and am by no means an expert operator, but one thing you may want to try when pulling roots or doing tough digging is to move the machine as close as you can to the spot you want to dig so the dipper isn't extended out so far. That will give you a lot more leverage to break through tough soil.

[@JimboSouthDakota]

Yes, for sure! I now have about 30 hours on the machine and have dug out approximately 8 much larger stumps. Shortly I will post a video with clips from those digs. Frost is also starting to get into the ground here so the ripper tooth has been great with cracking the crust. Thanks a ton for the comment and suggestion. I appreciate it. Jimbo South Dakota.

[@scottaboshia]

@@JimboSouthDakota Glad to hear the ripper is working out. I'm planning to get one this week. Frost is definitely setting in here in MN too.

[@fbauer4368]

Don't feel bad about being jerky... everybody is a little spastic until they learn to dance with the machine.

[@JimboSouthDakota]

Lol!! for sure. Learning to dance with this machine is a lot of fun. The second video seemed more confident and smooth, or at least better than this video. Jimbo.

[@formdog9861]

i like your machine i have e10 bobcat excavator they do a lot of work i am looking at the kymron 32 lke the videos

[@fbauer4368]

Thanks for the video. I don't see the "upgraded ballast" on your machine that K&R lists on the XH-14 mini-ex. Does your machine feel stable? Have you tried to pickup anything heavy yet?

[@JimboSouthDakota]

The counterweight is below the engine access door on the back. The machine feels very stable, compared to what I have see on the smaller models. This one has a longer track length which seems to help a lot. Check out the second video in that playlist. It shows the machine lifting some pretty sizeable stumps out of the holes, and it lifted one that I had to drag up and out of the hole. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b53VdqRsrNaNic0 I was impressed, but I don't want to push the machine too hard. Thanks for the comments. Take Care, Jimbo.

[@merrymanrc]

Nice little investment for your place 👍 and more time you use it better you get

[@JimboSouthDakota]

Thanks. I now have about 30 hours on the machine and have noticed a big difference in my operating skills. Take care, and thanks for commenting. Jimbo South Dakota.

[@user-hx3ev3ng5g]

Love that color! You gave me some useful tips, is that whats considered a 2 ton unit?

[@JimboSouthDakota]

Hello, thanks for the comment. I like the color too. It just happened to be the machine they had already on order for their stock so I bought it prior to its arrival. I have googled about your question and am still not totally sure about the rating. Here is one of the paragraphs I found. "A "2 ton mini-excavator" refers to a small, compact excavator that weighs approximately 2 tons, making it ideal for tight spaces and smaller construction projects like trenching, landscaping, and light demolition, where larger excavators wouldn't fit; essentially, it's a mini excavator within the 1-2 ton weight class, offering good maneuverability while still having decent digging capacity." Mine weights 3500 pounds and can lift 1800 pounds right at the blade. I hope this answers your question. Take Care, Jimbo.

[@markveldhuizen]

I got one of the cheaper chinese excavators earlier this year. It's a blast to run and sure beats digging by hand.

[@JimboSouthDakota]

Very Cool! Is it gas or diesel?

[@markveldhuizen]

@@JimboSouthDakota It's gas. Yours looks a lot nicer than mine!

[@JimboSouthDakota]

It's all good Man. As long as the machines work, we win. Thanks for the comments.

[@ChrisPlotz]

What was the total for everything

[@JimboSouthDakota]

The Total for the XH20D w/16" bucket and standard thumb, 8" bucket, 32" Tilting Bucket, 32" Sanding Bucket, HD Rake, HD Ripper, Post Hole Digger, Standard Jack Hammer, Bolt Style Quick Attach and some extra attachment pins was a grand total of $21,480. This included a Military Discount which helped a lot as well. So far, money well spent.

[@MrCheaterpipe]

Blade to the rear when you need downward pressure blade to the front when pulling up and lifting heavy get closer to your work to maximize your leverage when trying to rip up roots or stuck rocks if you want a nice neat square hole or trench dont try to get big bites out of the soil slowly strip it back in thin layers

[@JimboSouthDakota]

Thanks for the comments. I appreciate it. The blade placement has definitely made a difference with the last 8 stumps I have dug out. Shortly I will have a video showing the recent digs and in particular, lifting heavy stumps out of the holes. Definitely a blade in front situation. Stripping dirt out by layers makes a difference as well. When digging in areas that have some light ground frost can be broken through with the ripper tooth. Then undermining a little at a time helps pull up frosted dirt in chunks. Thanks again for the great advice! Take Care, Jimbo South Dakota.

[@naj370]

you might look into trying to turn your pressure up.

[@JimboSouthDakota]

Hello. Thanks for commenting. It certainly looks that way. That area had huge roots right below the ground, and, my lack of skill contributed as well. Since then I have dug out 6 more stumps and it went much better. I will post some video of those as well. Yesterday in particular it went very well, including being able to lift some sizable stumps out with the bucket and thumb. The Ripper Tooth really worked well on roots, compacted dirt within the roots, and ground frost. By the way, you are the 500th subscriber to the channel. Thank You very much! I appreciate it. If you are ok with emailing me your address I will send you a "The Hog House Chronicles" Podcast tumbler. They can be seen in the Podcast Playlist on my channel. Take Care, and thanks again! [e-mail]

[@jimkingselectronics]

I agree. Company you bought from may have adjusted the pressure relief down to lessen the chance of damaging anything. Pressure should be about 2500 psi. If it is, you should be able to easily lift the entire machine off the ground by extending the blade all the way down and then use the boom to lift the opposite end.

[@JimboSouthDakota]

Thanks for the comment! I do like the idea of not damaging things. I think my lack of skill, and the extended root system just below the dirt were the main contributors to my issues. Tomorrow I should have a chance to test the lift as you described it. Shortly I will be posting a video showing some better digging outcomes..🙂..Take Care, Jimbo South Dakota.

[@timbones7659]

It's easy to do. he's putting the arm down too much on the bucket. He has to do like a rakeing in motion. It will what soften it up. You rake and than you scoop.

[@JimboSouthDakota]

Thanks for the comment. Hopefully my next video will show some improvement. Feel free to let me know how it went. Take Care, Jimbo South Dakota.

[@jtsokiehobbyandadventures6666]

What size are the pin for buckets. I have a cheap Chinese mini excavator. Its a nt18k 3000 pound no warranty. I have play with smaller ones for few years now. I cant afford those models. Can you tell me how long the thum is. Bolt to tip end. You should try ripper tooth first or smaller bucket. Dont make a mess as bad. Follow the root tell 3 inches or so. It will break easer

[@JimboSouthDakota]

Hello, thanks for the comments. The total length of the bucket pin is 6 3/16" including the threads. The threads alone are about an inch. The diameter appears to be an inch. The length of the thumb is 18" measured straight line from the tip to the center of the main pivot pin. The full length is 19 1/4". I now have about 30 hours on the machine and my skills have improved...Lol!! I have dug out approx. 8 much larger stumps and the machine worked great! Using the ripper tooth first definitely helped, especially with frost starting to set into the ground where I live. One thing I have found with digging larger stumps is to did down pretty deep as close to the trunk as possible. Usually there are about 3 main roots or so that I chop with a nice sharp ax. After that, I finish digging a trench all the way around as close as I can get to the stump. The dirt is usually packed in and under the stump almost like concrete. Once that is loosened up some I can usually push and pull on the top of the stump until it breaks free. Then it is just a matter of lifting, or dragging, it out of the hole. Shortly I will post a video with clips of the dig. Based on the size of my machine, I am very happy with how it can lift very large stumps out of the hole. Take Care! Jimbo South Dakota.