Ultra mini excavator

Hendrik said:

Not sure if someone has told you this but it is highly recommended that when storing a hydraulic hammer it is placed in the upright position.
Reason being if it lays on it's side for an extended period of time the seals can be squashed because of the weight of the piston.
Anyway now that I have figured out picture posting, here is a picture of my baby ex taking on a tree stump and it won with a bit of effort
https://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?p=153605#post153605

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I have often wondered how the track lever works on those micro Kobelco's - whats it like using only one lever?

strott said:

I have often wondered how the track lever works on those micro Kobelco's - whats it like using only one lever?

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Quite handy, you push it forward/backwards and twist it to turn or spin.
I did have a problem with the control levers hitting the track control but fixed that with a bit persuasion.

I have a Kubota KH-007, for the weight & size I can't beleive what all you can do with it, after running large machines on the pipeline, you have to watch the narrow track width, have had it on its side a couple times.

pipeliner66 said:

I have a Kubota KH-007, for the weight & size I can't beleive what all you can do with it, after running large machines on the pipeline, you have to watch the narrow track width, have had it on its side a couple times.

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I had to check one of these out and this and I only found a few pics on the net, what people sometimes dont realise is that In a lot of heavily built up areas (like in the cities here in Australia) you often only have about 700-900mm access to get into the back yards, so you cant use a skidsteer or a bigger excavator to dig out a swimming pool, but with these little diggers and 3 or 4 blokes pushing barrows you can dig out you're average size pool in about 4 to 6 hours, that would normally take a week of manual labour

I used my mini to take down some trees, by digging roots. A bigger excavator would have never fit where I was. The little mini is very handy and packs quite a punch. May take longer then a bigger excavator but still does the job, better then a hand shovel.

pipeliner66 said:

I have a Kubota KH-007, for the weight & size I can't beleive what all you can do with it, after running large machines on the pipeline, you have to watch the narrow track width, have had it on its side a couple times.

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Does the KH-007 have extending tracks??

No, the tracks are at a fixed width of 32", it will go thru a 36" doorway

The K008-3 undercarriage is 700mm wide at its narrowest but does extend to 850mm which greatly helps stability!! At least the tracks arn't as narrow as 700mm on the KH007

Been a while and was curious how business has been going

Very Busy! Have added another mini, JCB 8018CTS, as well as a JCB skid steer. Always have a 30+ job waiting list.

You need a Morooka 300VDR or similar to complete your mini fleet. Not selling just telling.

Not a poet,
Lanway

Great to hear it is working out for you

I run a bobcat 323 (about 4000lbs) which is quite small compared to what the rest of the out fits are running around here, but it has been very handy for all my landscape patio/wall/walkway prep work. I have also rented to my good friend who is a large scale excavator for inside trenching work in a converted factory to run gas and water lines, and he was all smiles and almost giddy to have a chance to run it. We did have to take the rops off to clear the door, but it is only 4 bolts...

I custom built tilt grading bucket that is about 42 inches wide, and it has been one of best investments this year, I have eliminated hours of raking and hand work and I highly recommend adding one of these buckets to the arsenal. I'll have to get pictures of the bucket up soon.

Its funny…even though my machine is on the smaller side, there are times I wish I had the next size down, to squeeze in to a tight spot, so I am glad to hear such a great response and use for these minis