MINI EXCAVATOR PURCHASE AND FIRST USE ON MY LAND (EP 11)

[@tobyz8165]

tks a lot for choosing our mini Excavator hightop HT10 HT08

[@easttexasengineering3489]

Great job man.. real family people understand why you would do it yourself. Great family times and memories..

[@24acresofparadise]

Thanks for the support! I appreciate it.

[@Paiadakine]

That’s a cool excavator. I have no use for one (nor the space) but it sure would be fun diggin up my neighbors yard with it.

[@betochiwas]

I have the space, but no use, I live in a city. I could have it if I take out my wife pots to the street

[@18rollinon]

Now you need to order the mini bulldozer and mini dump truck

[@kimt.9684]

This is the cutest excavator I've ever seen! Curious to see how well it works! (Continue binge watching! 😀)

[@andrewmena3118]

Your doing great man, there are many people here that will give negative comments such as you should have shopped around more, or its going to take forever to dig a pond with that thing. Don’t listen to them, its fun to do a project yourself and its even more fun not having to pay someone else to do it for you. Keep up the good work and your purchase is wonderful. Good luck man, your doing just fine.

[@24acresofparadise]

Thanks! I appreciate your comments!

[@stevenmcsweeney9575]

I love the way the boy just climbs on. Yea yea yea

[@joshandicoechea6770]

Minivan with a U-Haul trailer pulling a tiny mini excavator awesomeness!!!!

[@nuoman]

cool excavator！

[@boriskarloff598]

That's great you got your boy driving the sienna! I'm teaching my son right now too. Cheers.

[@edgartex9853]

I’m sure there’s a ton of plumbers or landscapers who would love one of these machines. Cheap and I’m sure the parts ain’t hard to come by. Small enough to fit through fences it’s perfect

[@invictusbp1prop143]

Cute little mini mini excavator. That thing wasn’t going to flip on ya coming out of the trailer. Just extend the boom out if you feel it’s a little sketchy. Or spin it around and come down frontwards. If you’re thinking about digging out a pond with that thing, it’s gonna be a while. Especially if you insist on moving the spoils like that.

[@davidreynolds4684]

It fired right up. Thats a good sign.

[@stevensdiy9485]

seeing these machines I'm so happy that I got mine it's far superior than any other Chinese machines I've seen on KZbin

[@24acresofparadise]

Awesome! It’s great machine. After 6 months of use I finally figured out that I shouldn’t be throttling so high. A recommendation from another KZbinr, I’m very appreciative of that advice. Don’t throttle all the way up, maybe at two thirds throttle.

[@Steve-og3cr]

Of course there are superior machines. I don't mind a bit of imperfections for 1/3 the price of a used old Kubota. Looking to import one of these myself.

[@charlesmiller5345]

Great buy, I think many Americans are becoming more self reliant and taking the risk themselves to improve homestead jobs that would cost so much more. I'm with you on this one!

[@24acresofparadise]

Very true! Thanks!

[@wbaedke6039]

What company in China did you deal with? You said your research implied they were good to deal with

[@24acresofparadise]

All the information is in the video description below the video. Thanks!

[@tobyz8165]

this is our mini Excavator hightop HT10-HT08， you can contact me directly

[@GilCadwell]

My neighbor asked me to help him transport his new mini excavator. Did you rent the 10ft or the 12ft uhaul? Thanks

[@24acresofparadise]

I think it was 10 feet.

[@alleycatcapone6163]

Like how you involve your family bro👍 they were just as excited as you.. awesome

[@24acresofparadise]

Thanks 👍

[@terryogletree2128]

Keeps them boys busy outdoors , heck teach them how to run and you got it made

[@dennissmith7214]

Easy test for any forklift(towmotor)operater to find where most of the weight is is to put the forks together and center them under that crate and just lift an inch or so off the ground, then if you have to move to one side or another and you’ll see which side has more weight🤔(the side with less weight will rise).

[@24acresofparadise]

I guess that is a note for the forklift operator. I assumed they knew what they were doing.

[@shapstractorsales]

That’s crazy cheap for an excavator. If you can, and if you’re still working on your pond, which I’m guessing you are, I would recommend leasing some larger equipment. A 35 excavator and a skid steer would make light work of a job like that.

[@24acresofparadise]

Yup. Done. Check out my other videos for the whole story. Thanks for watching!

[@AndreRamos-k6n]

Great video , looks nice , im currently waiting mine to be delivered alreayd on the ship. If you dont mind me asking hows it holding on mate ?

[@MrNghialy]

Are your excavator still working good after a year? I try to looking for the mini skid steer

[@24acresofparadise]

Yes, it's still running fine thanks. I tell you the skid steer I rented was awesome but it was standard size.

[@brettmorrison6679]

You may have answered this already but What was the website where you bought this from

[@24acresofparadise]

Thanks for the question. The details are in the video description.

[@nanazhang429]

I am the factory. Let me know if you still in need.

[@zhixinzhang-hp7ku]

This is the excavator we produced, shipped by the manufacturer

[@anthonymcreynoldsjr4766]

That’s not a excavator. That’s a hydraulic shovel. Lol!!!!!!

[@24acresofparadise]

Thank God for hydraulic shovels. I need to save my back!

[@sceneanuerebelrebel9244]

If you have an old riding mower --40" deck no less than 36 use it as a tractor to tow your haul cart . ATV tires on rear will give you the grip to tow and move around on loose dirt,plus use it for packing the Dirt down once spread your liking.Chain link fence is great for leveling the material, a piece 10' long folded in half --5' and a piece of rebar through the middle for towing cinder blocks for weight . Lawnmower shops has beater mowers for cheap alternatives ..

[@24acresofparadise]

Thanks for the tip!

[@sceneanuerebelrebel9244]

I guess you know about the buzz worms and scorpions and black widows in that area.Don't pick up anything before you kick it a little bit or a garden hoe and flip it over, heavy welding gloves are a pain to work in but somewhat keep the stingers and biters at bay when picking up debris off the ground.

[@24acresofparadise]

@@sceneanuerebelrebel9244 oh yeah, I’m well aware of the creatures here. Yes you have to think twice when going to the shed.

[@charlesflaco7976]

How much did the mini excavator cost you?

[@24acresofparadise]

$5,700 including customs.

[@charlesflaco7976]

@@24acresofparadise wow not bad, hey thanks for the rapid reply

[@tobyz8165]

this is our mini Excavator hightop HT10-HT08， you can contact me directly

[@clinttp588]

I would love to know what kind of boots you guys are wearing anywhere I could get some?

[@24acresofparadise]

This is the newest style of the boot I have... www.academy.com/p/magellan-outdoors-mens-landman-snake-hunting-boots?sku=brown-11-5-d

[@TrainboyRR]

i like the video

[@fredduncan1610]

How did you get one with a Koop engine? I didn’t think they were EPA certified

[@ArizVern]

Retired 76. Making things much easier with couple acres, bought micro mini excavator. I bought Kubota K008, i always look at having a dealer close by.

[@24acresofparadise]

How much was the Kubota?

[@jamesalbright4666]

You did great because you did it yourself. The only thing you didn’t do was pay someone else $1,000s of dollars for gravy fun work.

[@dj6769]

Make sure you finish the roll over protection don’t be fooled it will roll onto you. I use to work for an equipment rental company and have to go to job sites where they turned them over to get them set back upright. Those small ones are very unstable but a neat answer where anything else would be overkill be safe!

[@24acresofparadise]

Thanks! Yeah that is true. I've put about 150 hours on this one and you have to be careful.

[@willemsruben1]

I’m also trying to get a Chinese Excavator imported. Did you also use a freight forwarder? Did he basically did the import of the item? What else was the function of the freight forwarder? Was your shipping FOB or CIF? Thanks!

[@24acresofparadise]

I ordered and paid for the excavator through Alibaba which was $3750 + $250 for the grapple attachment. The customs broker handled the other fees and billed me. The total was $5750. Note that I picked up directly at the warehouse so there were no shipping fees for delivery other than the U-haul trailer. The customs broker communicated with the seller and directed me on which forms to sign.

[@willemsruben1]

@@24acresofparadise Thans for the answer! I noticed that the tracks are not able to extend sideways. So the machine is always very narrow. What is your experience on this design choice? Doesn’t it intend to tip over if you make a wrong or sudden movement? Thanks again!

[@24acresofparadise]

@@willemsruben1 I have a video coming in about a week that goes through how to use it. You essentially need to use the blade to add support but cannot dig while the compartment is perpendicular to the track system

[@willemsruben1]

@@24acresofparadise Thanks for the reply! Yes, this is my main concern. Because if you dig a hole, most likely you have the boom in parallel with the machine. But if you rotate 90 to drop the bucket with dirt on a pile, I’m a bit concerned to tip the machine over doing that. Anyway, I’m really looking forward to that video! 😊

[@tomkirkgaard247]

do you know what Commodity Harmonized Tariff Schedule was used?

[@emmanuelperez3839]

What about spare parts, are they easy to find?

[@24acresofparadise]

I haven't needed to get parts yet. I may do an update when they are needed.

[@emmanuelperez3839]

@@24acresofparadise good deal man, thanks

[@thebibletrain8297]

Very cool, the pond is awesome. it takes many many hours of practice to learn how to operate equipment, a tractor with a Gannon and a front loader is my weapon of choice.Have fun and take care.

[@24acresofparadise]

Thanks!

[@prioritytitle]

did you use a importer anything we should know before buying one

[@24acresofparadise]

Yes, check out the description in my video. Lots of info there.

[@shirleysmith3652]

Just curious after watching a few of your videos, are you completely satisfied with ur purchase. Does it meet, exceed or fall short of your expectations?

[@24acresofparadise]

For what it is, yes I am completely satisfied. My ambitions were pretty high but the excavator works very well and am happy I have it. I think I will eventually lease some bigger equipment to finish the pond in a few months, definitely has to be done this year. I’m currently using the excavator for a root cellar which will be a future video.

[@camperlab6546]

Everyone should go to trailer loading school for one day!

[@24acresofparadise]

You'd expect a shipping company to know how to load onto trailers, wouldn't you?

[@djexclusivee]

How is it keeping up now after some time of using & can you find replacement parts locally?

[@24acresofparadise]

I haven't needed parts at this time. At some point I'm sure I will.

[@stewmeat9261]

big question is when it breaks can you get service or even parts

[@xushenxin]

do you have to pay 20% tax on it?

[@24acresofparadise]

Yes. I don't remember the exact amount but that's about right.

[@mugsy7773]

If the controls are to fast and jumpy, then look for a speed control or flow control valve. It will be located somewhere in the high pressure supply line/hose. Turn it down a little for smoother operation

[@24acresofparadise]

Thanks!

[@michigandon]

Might not hurt to slow your engine RPMs down a bit too.

[@24acresofparadise]

@@michigandon Good point!

[@24acresofparadise]

Thanks for the advice, that made a big difference in how the excavator performs.

[@EL_PADRE_619]

Was there any U.S. made models worth checking?

[@24acresofparadise]

Not anywhere close to the price range.

[@markconley9279]

Already had oil in it?

[@24acresofparadise]

Yes, I checked it.

[@specialized29er86]

we doing the same, was looking to hire a small one for a month at 425 a day or 12,750 so this one will do to do our house reno jobs and then after were done we'll sell it at 1/2 price

[@24acresofparadise]

Good idea!

[@kimnrgaardhansen9172]

Did you fill it with oil??

[@24acresofparadise]

It was shipped with oil in it.

[@kimnrgaardhansen9172]

@@24acresofparadisenice 👍 then only worry is the quality of the oil, maybe you should consider to change it after a few hours...

[@tailwheelflier]

Good ole Texas people, looks like Coleman, Texas

[@24acresofparadise]

Charlotte, TX. Thanks!

[@corysonsoucie6114]

Any reason you didn't buy a used backhoe?

[@24acresofparadise]

All of the used ones were $15k and up.

[@NCmtnDweller]

Cool seeing a little diesel engine on the unit !

[@Hojjiifp]

That is small...kids will love it...go digging

[@bradmcmanis3231]

Love the video,I have tons of friends that Buy from alibaba And I also plan on buying an excavator from them also & I'm A field Service Heavy Equipment Mechanic For the Largest Rental Company In The World 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@24acresofparadise]

Very cool!

[@sxxkkllmmmclean7894]

Is it worth the money? I need one to clean out ditches and culverts

[@24acresofparadise]

I think so depending on what you plan on using it for. It's not going to be as robust as the more expensive excavators but for the price it gets the job done. Far better than the Northern Tool mini excavator.

[@briangray6372]

you should spin it around so the blade is in back and down when digging that is to keep them from tipping backwards

[@24acresofparadise]

Thanks for the tip!

[@keitha-lynngarib2815]

Wondering if it could fit in the tray of my Z71 Chevy colorado. Does anyone know if it will hold?

[@24acresofparadise]

It's pretty heavy so you want to make sure your ramp for getting it on the truck is super strong.

[@christopherlocklear164]

How did you get it imported with the kooop diesel motor they told me I couldn’t I’m in the us to

[@24acresofparadise]

Who is they?

[@willowjoy7752]

Why do you need a customs broker if your ordering it online? I looked at the website and it doesn't say anything about needing anything from customs or is that just Texas?

[@24acresofparadise]

Anytime you are importing merchandise from overseas like China you need to follow customs rules. Once the merchandise makes it to the U.S. it automatically goes through U.S. Customs and you need to present them with the proper paperwork for them to release the merchandise to you. The customs broker knows exactly what paperwork is needed and how to fill it out. They communicate electronically with U.S. Customs to facilitate the release of your merchandise.

[@waynemurphy7394]

A lot of us viewers are looking at buying one of these .. It would really help if you did a review of the steps involved with purchasing the mini excavator from China . I think you would have a lot of views !

[@GophersMachinery]

Hello, I'm a merchant from Alibaba.

[@Retro_80s_Guy]

How much was it? I am leery of purchasing anything through Alibabba and anything from China that has such a low price, being concerned about build quality and durability as they often use cheap materials. How was your experience purchasing the item?

[@24acresofparadise]

My experience was excellent. Obviously you are going to get what you pay for so don’t expect a $30k machine. Using Alibaba just took out the middleman so instead of paying $10k you are paying $6k. My total cost was $5750.

[@nanazhang429]

This one is good quality. Briggs & Stratton engine. Integrated hydraulic cylinder and continental pipeline from German. I am the factory.

[@Retro_80s_Guy]

@@nanazhang429 You ARE the factory? That's impressive.

[@nanazhang429]

yes

[@ryancray238]

Good luck mister

[@24acresofparadise]

Thanks!

[@raularroyo4364]

Nice

[@joecostu1571]

That's good investment. Back surgery will cost. You 5 times more. Here in the usa

[@dimievers5573]

I do hope you did a first service on it . Them Chinese tend to put a real poor excuse for oil in it . It's almost like fish oil .

[@thechestnutking736]

What is diesel gas?

[@nanazhang429]

can be both. diesel of KOOP. and gas of Briggs & Stratton

[@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739]

WOW

[@luisquixtiano3057]

Hello. Excuse me, could you tell me where you bought your machine.

[@luisquixtiano3057]

Thanks

[@24acresofparadise]

Yes. Please see the description below the video.

[@tobyz8165]

this is our mini Excavator hightop HT10-HT08， you can contact me directly

[@getboxbox125]

Hi would have good to put the linls of the mininexcavator and also the price and how you bought it.thanks Sam

[@24acresofparadise]

I'll put the details in the video description

[@DauntlessGem]

I got a quote for 15k to replace my main sewer line to my house, looks like I might be buying one of these 😅

[@codetech5598]

Did you get the quote from an excavating contractor or a plumber?

[@rene_from_so_cal]

Great video. Thanks for posting. I'm in the market for a mini excavator myself here in the U.S. mind sharing your process when you ordered yours (i.e., vendor, web portal etc.)?

[@24acresofparadise]

Below is information about my purchase... I ordered and paid for the excavator through Alibaba which was $3750 + $250 for the grapple attachment. The customs broker handled the other fees and billed me. The total was $5750. Note that I picked up directly at the warehouse so there were no shipping fees for delivery other than the U-haul trailer. The customs broker communicated with the seller and directed me on which forms to sign. The import tax was 25% so that is figured into the total cost. I used Patrick Vasquez Customs Broker. 210-349-2577. Great communication! They will handle the customs fee as part of their service and bill you. Their website is www.vasquezcustomsbroker.com The company I purchased the excavator from is Golden Mining Industrial Corporation. Sales manager is Betty at [e-mail] or [e-mail]. Her phone is 86-186-6983-4018. Jack is no longer with the company but we mainly used WhatsApp to stay in contact while the excavator was being prepared for shipment and delivery. If you can't get in touch with Betty you can go to their Alibaba page and their is a contact link there, see below... goldenmining.en.alibaba.com

[@cutweldngrind]

I always wanted a mini excavator but 20 to 30k for a machine is alot of money. These budget machines look ok and watched several videos already.

[@dirtwork8696]

5750 was shipped price? I need.

[@24acresofparadise]

Yes that was the total price

[@offgridburbia]

@@24acresofparadise Thanks for the video. I live just outside of Austin and was thinking about ordering a mini front loader on Alibaba. What was the shipping charge to get your excavator to Houston?

[@24acresofparadise]

@@offgridburbia My invoice from the customs broker shows $387.50 for the destination charge. Note that because I picked up at the warehouse I didn't have to pay for the local shipping.

[@offgridburbia]

@@24acresofparadise Thanks for the response. I'm still working on convincing my wife.

[@tottyone1]

How long did it take from the day you purchased to the day you unboxed ?

[@tottyone1]

Sorry you video answered for me..

[@BUSTABR0WN]

I was wondering why he didn’t push the crate completely forward, maybe that would have distributed the weight forward of the axles enough. Lucky to get 55 mph, 45 is usually the magic number for the death wobble.

[@boejiden876]

You didn't just look into renting a bigger one for a few days?

[@JakeRoy98]

So Alibaba is legit then? I found a mini loader on there I was looking at

[@tobyz8165]

tks a lot for choosing our mini Excavator hightop HT10

[@Ants_Pants]

Hey, that's a nice little digger hope u enjoy and have fun with it doing all sorts of work. Just checked out ur channel i hope to one day have as huge land as you do! Subbed for future content! take care now.

[@24acresofparadise]

Thanks for the sub!

[@daydog64]

Thanks for sharing.

[@michigandon]

May I ask which Alibaba manufacturer you purchased this from?

[@24acresofparadise]

Yes. The details are in the description of this video.

[@michigandon]

@@24acresofparadise I bought a 3 point LW7 from Weifang Kinger a couple weeks ago. It's on The Slow Boat From China even as I write this.

[@24acresofparadise]

@@michigandonYes it takes a while. Mine took 30 days.

[@sophiawang4312]

We are a leading manufacture of mini excavator in China, we have shops on alibaba website. Contact me for more specification. email:[e-mail]

[@tobyz8165]

this is our mini Excavator hightop HT10， you can contact me directly

[@uyhgar369]

I'm about to purchase several large machines from China. Thanks for this video

[@rodneyjordan6745]

Look like you have a farm, or at least a decent piece of property. Why not get a small garden tractor, such as the Massy Ferguson 1725 or the Kioti 2210? Only negative would be the cost. You'd get a bunch of work done on the property.

[@24acresofparadise]

Maybe in time. Thanks!

[@Wheres-Wolfie]

How much did it cost?

[@24acresofparadise]

$5700, I put a lot of detail in the description of the video.

[@Wheres-Wolfie]

@@24acresofparadise Thanks buddy and good luck in your future endeavors!!!!! 👍i

[@tobyz8165]

this is our mini Excavator hightop HT10-HT08， you can contact me directly

[@Detailing_And_Rust_Repair]

I have nothing to complain about! Great video! :)

[@24acresofparadise]

Thanks!

[@nateoneill9348]

Try to build an attachment so you can pull the dirt with your mini tank!

[@24acresofparadise]

Probably would be too slow though.

[@nateoneill9348]

Still better then walking it😅

[@24acresofparadise]

@@nateoneill9348 Ah you haven’t seen the video where I get an ATV.

[@RobertGarcia-mr8fc]

i want to buy one who did you use

[@24acresofparadise]

Hi Robert, please look in the video description

[@tobyz8165]

this is our mini Excavator hightop HT10-HT08， you can contact me directly

[@davidreynolds4684]

Oh come on drive it down the trailer. Use the bucket for a counter weight. You wont be able to keep your kid off it. By the end of the week you are going to have a new lake. Hes gonna have a cave system within a month. Keep in mind with these little ones you gotta work the hell out of it. That lake is going to take a long time. You honestly would be better off renting a bob cat for a few days or a D9 for a day. When trenching deep you can dig the bucket in and drive backward. Good luck.

[@coryr6640]

Can u send me the link where u ordered it from

[@24acresofparadise]

Hi, it's in the description below the video.

[@parpasalex4272]

είναι καλά Φιλε δεν υπάρχει πρόβλημα? αγόρασα το ιδιον οι τροχοί ανοίγουν?

[@24acresofparadise]

?

[@ImaginaryMachines]

Love your machine! You said your total cost was $5750, is that including the taxes, duties and the cost of the broker? I'm trying to figure out what a machine is going to cost me and it's hard to find out what the import fees are. Thanks for you time and trouble, keep up the great videos!

[@24acresofparadise]

Yes that’s out the door cost. But I did pick up the excavator from the warehouse so I saved some on shipping.

[@ImaginaryMachines]

@@24acresofparadise That's brilliant! thanks! I've been trying to figure out the importing cost forever and had no luck. I should have known to go to KZbin lol Thanks for your time and trouble! Have a great weekend!

[@24acresofparadise]

@@ImaginaryMachines Anytime!

[@DirtRoadLife1]

Nice video! Take care

[@AngelCruz-zu6ob]

Cool man

[@duanesiles1751]

I just ordered the ht10

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

Looked like u pointed at a pond... Not a small tank... What do you mean by tank ... ???

[@24acresofparadise]

Tank is the same as pond.

[@josephhobbs2321]

Can you make a whole video about the buying process?

[@24acresofparadise]

Thanks for the question. I don't think I'm going to revisit but you can check the video details for info on how I bought it.

[@ontariooutdoorsman]

@@24acresofparadise hi. Can you share the name of the company you bought from and possibly a contact ? There are so many companies on there my head is spinning. Thanks

[@24acresofparadise]

@@ontariooutdoorsman Yes, all the information is in the video description.

[@parpasalex4272]

fraid d this is petrol -disel?

[@24acresofparadise]

Yes, it runs on diesel fuel.

[@nathanwhite8074]

How much was your import fees etc customs and whatnot

[@24acresofparadise]

I ordered and paid for the excavator through Alibaba which was $3750 + $250 for the grapple attachment. The customs broker handled the other fees and billed me. The total was $5750. Note that I picked up directly at the warehouse so there were no shipping fees for delivery other than the U-haul trailer. The customs broker communicated with the seller and directed me on which forms to sign. The import tax was 25% so that is figured into the total cost.

[@nathanwhite8074]

@@24acresofparadise do you remember by chance which seller it was on Alibaba a see quite a few thanks for the response!

[@24acresofparadise]

@@nathanwhite8074 can’t access that now but the info is in the description of my video

[@BloxStarzLifestyle]

after using a excavator for awhile I would never call yourself a master but maybe proficient LOL I'm just givin you a hard time JK but cool video thanks!!!

[@24acresofparadise]

Proficient would be a good term. I still can't do somersaults with the excavator. I have about 200 hours on it so pretty much can do what I need to with it. I imagine it's more difficult than a large excavator due to the less stable nature of a lighter excavator.

[@cowboythomas5904]

@@24acresofparadise Good luck with it! I've heard more good reviews than bad. You should have shopped around for a little bit larger used one probably could have gotten one close to what you paid for this. Would have made the pond dig and future projects easier.

[@24acresofparadise]

@@cowboythomas5904 Thanks. Really want to stay away from used as I’ve seen a lot of issues with those also. Especially when you’re shopping at around $6k There just isn’t anything out there in that price point that is not too used.

[@jamesalbright4666]

Actually your wrong. If the Man used it to do his own work saving $1,000s of dollars he’s an expert period. They wanted $4,200 to replace my furnace so I bought my own for $489.00 & installed it myself. Paid a guy $30 standing outside of Labor Ready feet to help me. Wasn’t about nothing.

[@jasondean88888]

I'm looking at buying something similar. The last time I bought something for my spice/tea business machine spent literally 2 years in customs before they finally seized and destroyed it. We're there additional tariff charges after it arrived or was everything included in one invoice?

[@24acresofparadise]

You will be billed separately by the customs broker. My out the door price was $5750. I picked up at the shipping warehouse so I saved on the ground shipping. In the description of the video I have some more info.

[@bonovominiexcavator630]

If you choose DDP, you do not need to declare customs. If you choose CFR, you need to cooperate with the customs declaration.

[@sophiawang4312]

Hi, I might help you with that. Our company produce mini excavator(RIPPA brand), with good quality and reaonable price. Contact me for more details. [e-mail]

[@tobyz8165]

hightop HT10 our Excavator

[@Paniro02]

Did you think it would be bigger? I'm looking at one on alibaba but I can't get specs

[@24acresofparadise]

That’s the size I was expecting for the price.

[@Paniro02]

@@24acresofparadise ok for sure lol did you have customs brokerage fees?

[@24acresofparadise]

@@Paniro02 Yes it is included in the total cost of $5750. I bought a grapple attachment so the total cost of the machine was closer to $5500. The import tax was 25% so that is figured into the total cost.

[@Paniro02]

@@24acresofparadise that's awesome Ive been looking at them you helped me with my decision tremendously. Thanks

[@ccossio5858]

Hello friend; a question about the equipment; is my understanding that in order to be able to import this equipment from China it has to have an EPA aproved engine; is it true? Or does it has a chinese engine??

[@24acresofparadise]

I know someone else brought this question up but I never really researched it, so I'm not sure. That would be a good question to ask the seller though.

[@ccossio5858]

@@24acresofparadise thanks for answering; if you did not ask for epa engine then they put a chinese one; I know that because I have been askiing to some companies and when they know that the equipment is coming to USA they say it must be EPA engine in order to clear customs

[@bbarnett-bookkeeper]

@@24acresofparadise I just bought one (got here yesterday) based off of the company you bought yours from, and it did have to pass EPA - it's a Briggs & Stratton

[@nanazhang429]

It can be with KOOP diesel engine. also EPA gas engine. depends on what you want and which country you are.

[@dimalancov5457]

Hi David, I purchased HT-10 excavator seems a same manufacturer(high top will deliver it tomorrow). From a video I see you choose a diesel engine. Is that right? Did you experienced any EPA compliance issues when you released it through the US customs? What brand of a diesel engine you have? I choose the Briggs & Stratton gasoline one concerning it. The diesel seems more reliable, but US manufactured engine has some advantage with parts I thought... But I maybe made a wrong decision...Please share your thought and further experience as you use it

[@24acresofparadise]

Hi Dima, I don't think there was a gasoline option for the HT-08 when I bought it. The diesel engine is awesome and starts on a dime. The diesel fuel runs for a long time on this 14 hp Koop engine. There were no EPA issues through customs.

[@dimalancov5457]

@@24acresofparadise Thank you for the comments! Yes the diesel engine is better, but it is too late.. I'll check it out tomorrow:)

[@24acresofparadise]

@@dimalancov5457 sounds good. Let me know how it goes.

[@dimalancov5457]

@@24acresofparadise Hi David, it went well except the starter electric connection is not stable.... It is not well engineered creature... I'm airspace engineer and can tell right away. Is your small HT08 still working well?

[@24acresofparadise]

@@dimalancov5457 Yes, I have never had a problem with the starter.