Picking Up My 2024 Yanmar VIO 17 Mini Excavator

[@johne1346]

I've had a VIO-17 for three years now, and it is perfect for general landscape work. I have a 12',18" and a 36" for loading a dumper. You will love it!

[@skywatcherranchswr]

that's an awesome looking machine!

[@MattFreytag]

Thanks

[@davidmays2161]

Beautiful machine. Pull the backup beep fuse. Let's see this thing put to work!

[@MattFreytag]

I already unhooked it.

[@davidmays2161]

​@@MattFreytag Have you checked out rhinox ??, I bought their micro trencher to put in short runs of fiber ducts 27" deep.

[@MattFreytag]

@davidmays2161 yes. I am ordering a 24” bucket from them. The current bucket is a TAG.

[@markcrowther2355]

Can I ask is it easy to set up an excavating business up in the USA? Any crazy hoops you have to jump through? That's a beauty of a machine...I used a 1.7 ton machine recently, I think it had a 2-1/2' clean up bucket which was awesome...I was so impressed with working tight quarters with that size machine. Whats a rough price for a unit like that in the states? I'm a Canadian looking at starting a business in USA and need to invest 70 to 100k for a visa. Thx for any advice!

[@MattFreytag]

I don’t really have an excavation business just a general construction biz. I just bought this to use for my typical jobs such as paver patios, redoing driveways, remodeling, etc. This machine is in the low 30’s. Depending on the state you are in would determine the laws for licensing for your business. Here in TN i would just think a typical business license and proper insurances would be sufficient.

[@markcrowther2355]

@@MattFreytag Thx Pal, Are you going to be making more videos?

[@luckeychuckey70]

Why not tell the price :(

[@MattFreytag]

@@luckeychuckey70 they sold it so cheap that i am not allowed to disclose the price.