Buying a cheap value packed Chinese Mini Excavator Rippa

Whatever Mike learns about something,,he has to tell you what it was or he worries you won't know enough ,,He talks too much, shut-up-please

That tailgate is the real MVP

Mike I feel like you’re one of the most genuine folks on YouTube. I feel like you’re the best instructor that’s not an instructor.

2:10 that tailgate absolutely begging for mercy as you spin in circles

Not that I need a 1 ton excavator, but I saw this video in my feed and chose to watch it... $6100 for that machine is a BARGAIN!!! I just ordered an imported, precision benchtop milling machine for my shop. With all the goodies and shipping it was $6300, shipping weight, about 400lbs. So $6100 for a machine of that size, with all the complexity that it has is one heck of a value for the money. For that price, I'd buy one just to play in the yard with! Enjoy it... Looks like a fun and very useful machine to have.

Great video! Thanks for putting this together. I stumbled across your channel with your Templar 250 review and have been working my way back through your content. I really appreciate your approach to reviewing equipment. You keep an open mind, are comprehensive in your coverage, and keep things real with your audience. I also appreciate the diversity of your content. Looking forward to your next video!

I picked up a backhoe for my Kubota tractor a few months ago for $2400. its pretty clapped but I don't mind working on it. My dad and I have already done 25-30 hours of digging and its invaluable. I like it because its not an entire machine and I can store just the attachment when its not used. one of these days I need to tear it down and bore out all the pivots and press in some bushings. BTW I have one of those YESWELDER Mig/stick/tig machines since they seem to work well for you. One day ill convince my wife to let me buy the Langmuir CNC.

I am pretty impressed with how much quality and foresight they built into this little machine.

Looks like a handy machine. For what's it's worth, I did receive a notification for this video. 👍

I've been thinking that one of these is handy as hell. I appreciate your detailed description, it answered a lot of questions. Thank You.

Your videos often cost ME money! LOL! Thanks fo rall the info.

I could not click on the video fast enough. Its going to be a great friday!

Seems to be a nice machine, looking for something similar myself.

Looks like a nice little unit. The best part for the price is the hydraulic thumb :-)

The child in me loved watching you play with this new machine. I was wishing I was in a situation that for some reason I needed one. I am not. They look like soo much fun.

Super review on this digger I'm looking for one and thi would definitely be a huge help for me. Thanks Mike

Mike - I watched a ton of these videos on YT for weeks when finally your video sold me on the this specific make and model. Due to inventory issues I had to be upsold on the cab model but at a discount. It just arrived today and to my surprise they sent me a unit with the foot pedals for the tracks. Unfortunately they failed to hit the fuel shut off switch before shipping it and now it wont start with the fuel flooding out the motor and oil. I had planned for an early oil change, just not while it was still on the pallet. Funny thing is I had it delivered to my work (my boss is cool like that) and it certainly gots all sorts of attention at the dock and shop floor. 😆Super geeked to get this thing in the dirt tomorrow, maybe I need to start my own channel.

Definitely a better built machine then most I've seen that's for sure

Harbor freight needs to start carrying them. Then can get a warranty and parts.

These are ideal for home owners/homesteaders that will not be using them long hours at the time, you will see that an hydraulic cooler will be needed once temps reach the mid 70s and you use it mild and steady for 3-4hrs. Fluid will get into the 150s fairly quick, still an awesome little ex with a few add ons to refine it