Trailed mini-excavator - a godsend for small construction projects

Mini excavator capabilities

Mini excavators can be used not only for construction work. Owners of private houses and garden plots can appreciate the benefits of owning such equipment for solving current problems.

A common way to use excavators is for loading operations. They are used to load garbage, humus, building materials, soil... In this case, when buying equipment, pay attention to what height you can lift the load with it.

It will also be useful for those who are actively involved in landscaping work: ditches, ponds, holes and hills are much easier and more convenient to build with the help of an excavator, rather than manually.

You can also clean the pond by installing the machine on a floating platform...

Cleaning. Especially in winter for regions where large amounts of snow fall. This point hardly needs explanation. Especially if at least once you had to shovel the snowdrifts that covered the areas.

MST M544

MST M544

A worthy competitor to his fellow countryman. Among the main features, experts include an electric starter with a heating function for starting in cold weather; reinforced gearbox with electric gear shifting and protection against incorrect gear selection in the form of an ECU system; equal-sized wheels; telescopic bucket arm extension; 4-in-1 front bucket; analogue of JCB 3CX.

How to choose a mini excavator

When choosing an excavator, you must first decide on the purposes for which you are purchasing the equipment. The final cost and list of attachments will depend on this. For example, installing a hydraulic hammer and the necessary modernization of the platform can cost 150-200 thousand rubles.

So, make a small checklist for yourself, based on which you will formulate the requirements for the model:

• Transportation method

Depending on the answer to this question, decide whether you will have to purchase an additional wheel axle.

• Tasks for which the machine will be used

For example, the digging depth of different models varies between 2 - 3 meters. As well as the lifting height of the bucket. What indicators will be sufficient for the current purposes?

For example, to prepare a trench for a foundation, you will need a model with a maximum digging depth

• What volume of work is planned?

Trailed mini-excavators are equipped with 10-15 hp engines. It is logical that you need to focus on more productive models if intensive use is expected.

• terms of Use

Like “large” equipment, mini-excavators have certain characteristics that affect the comfort of using them in limited space. For example, you need to consider whether a swiveling boom is needed. And if necessary, what turning radius will be sufficient.

• Which fuel is more profitable to use?

Fuel consumption on low-power engines of such equipment usually does not exceed two liters per hour. But the convenience of transporting and purchasing fuel has its significance. For example, if you have a diesel car, buying a gasoline model is not entirely logical.

• What attachments will you need to purchase?

Think in advance whether you will need a hydraulic drill and a hydraulic hammer, what kind of buckets you will need, whether you will need tusks and rakes to disperse the soil. Based on this list, it is worth looking for offers, comparing the options for purchasing add-ons separately and purchasing a ready-made kit.

Which is better jcb or hidromek

A person here took two new VL71s and on one of them in the box something connected with the front axle (it seemed like it was turned on) flew off, the box was removed. He explains it to me like nonsense. It’s just that when braking you need to either smoothly or something else. I have a 2007 FSB, we brake as much as necessary and don’t give a damn about everything

It is interesting how in such cases to draw up a report with the presence (of servicemen who came for repairs) that the cylinder has not been disassembled before, but on the new one it will be clear

throughout the Republic we have cashed out 6%, 30% for cashing out is already a serious gain))

Well, who knows, having registered legally, the control authorities have more questions, and the fines are many times higher

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Which mini excavator manufacturer should you trust?

Most models sold in Russia are assembled in our country from foreign components. For example, the Landformer trailed mini-excavator is assembled under a British brand. In this case, Chinese Lifan engines are used. Among the popular power units, engines from Honda are also often found.

A few years ago, the “first Russian trailed mini-excavator” J8 was introduced. However, they also use foreign engines. Although their product is ultimately cheaper (from 200 thousand), it is still not so popular.

Among the models that are worth a closer look, you can pay attention to the Strong M100 trailed mini excavator if you need equipment to perform spot excavation work (dig a trench or dig a pond). The manufacturer, by the way, promises to train the operator to work with the equipment free of charge right at the factory.

Russian manufacturers compete with trailed mini excavators Red Rhino, which are distinguished by their efficiency and build quality. However, on the domestic market there is not yet enough information from real owners to seriously judge the reliability of the brand.

The jury's word

“In January-November 2022, imports of backhoe loaders to Russia increased by 16.6%. The market continued its systematic growth after the crisis at the end of 2014 and set its new high during this period.

In total, equipment from 22 different manufacturers was imported into our country, but the bulk of supplies came from six of them, namely JCB, CAT, CASE, Hidromek, MST and New Holland. In the period under review, their share accounted for 94.5% of all backhoe loaders imported into our country.

The leading brand JCB is a long-term and undisputed leader in the segment, the share of which at different periods of time reached up to 70%, and in the reporting period amounted to 48.4%.

Unsurprisingly, the most popular models were backhoe loaders with the British logo. Every third model imported into Russia in January-November 2022 was the JCB 3CX and its various modifications.

In second position is the JCB 4CX. In the periods under review, the increase in deliveries of these machines amounted to 10.4% and 11.1%, respectively.

The supply of CASE 570ST increased by one and a half times compared to last year’s import volumes, which allowed this model to become one of the three most popular in the reporting period.

The largest representation in the “TOP 10” is Caterpillar with three models Caterpillar 434F2, Caterpillar 428F2 and Caterpillar 426F2.

Let us note that deliveries of the first of them remained at last year’s level, the second decreased by 36.4%, and 74 units of Caterpillar 426F2 were imported, compared to three a year earlier. Also included in the rating are Hidromek HMK102S and Hidromek HMK102B, MST M544 and New Holland B80B.”

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Conclusion

Despite its simplicity, a mini excavator is a great helper. However, even with the apparent similarity of all models, it is worth choosing responsibly. Today it is easy to buy a trailed mini excavator. Over the past few years, many Chinese and European manufacturers of compact construction and cleaning equipment have come to Russia. The choice has become really large. The more difficult thing is not to make mistakes in functionality. But with the help of our advice, we hope it will be easier for you to make the right choice.

However, do not forget to study reviews from real users before purchasing a specific model. Their small number or absence should alert you.

Cat 434F2

Cat 434F2

Caterpillar equipment, of course, does not need any special introduction. But we list the main features: a rear axle for severe operating conditions, with built-in self-adjusting brakes and a 100% locking differential, power transmission protection, equal-sized wheels, a load-sensing hydraulic system combined with all-flow distribution technology.

A little history

Currently, an excavator trailer can be bought or rented in Moscow, St. Petersburg and many other cities of Russia without any problems, and then used for its intended purpose with your own hands.

But before, such mini-trailers did not exist. A universal, practical country excavator appeared relatively recently.

RM-Terex TLB 825

Another representative of the domestic mechanical engineering industry, well known on the market. In fact, at the Tver Excavator Plant they set up assembly production of the serial Terex model from imported parts: Perkins internal combustion engine, Carraro transmission, Bosch-Rexroth hydraulics, etc.

RM-Terex TLB 825

In general, this is a solid and good car, which is confirmed by consumer demand.

Maintenance

All machine elements that may pose a potential danger are protected by covers. The warranty period is 12 months, and service centers are located in cities with a population of over a million.

But, as you know, any equipment breaks sooner or later. Dmitry Starkov says: “There were cases when high-pressure hoses tore, but in fact, high-pressure hoses are consumables. There were also comments on the hydraulic cylinder rods (they were bent). But this was more likely due to improper operation: contractors lifted concrete foundation blocks weighing more than 300 kg and tried to uproot oak stumps. In general, maintenance is very simple - it requires replacing the filters on the engine and “injecting” the main elements of the excavator boom.”

Photo source: mini-exkavator.ru The MS 2000 body is painted using powder technology

Spare parts sales specialist Evgeniy Kabaikin added to what was said that there were several cases of delivery of defective hydraulic cylinders. But here it should be noted that in the process of mastering a new type of product, such problems are not uncommon. Both in the situation with the Russian Far East and with hydraulic cylinders, the manufacturer has done work on the mistakes. At the moment, component suppliers have been changed, and an additional quality control system has been introduced.

Representative of ASTRA-Techno Service: “We believe that STRONG mini-equipment is a successful example of Russian import-substituting products. We are confident that the demand for these machines will only grow.”

Important Why on KamAZ-65115 electronics reset gas and repair other common faults

Project partner:

ANT 2321 (KEMZ)

At all exhibitions, representatives of the Kovrov Electromechanical Plant proudly talk about creating an import-substituting product.

ANT 2321 (KEMZ)

Let's leave aside the cost of the model, which is significantly higher than its imported competitors, and list the main features: John Deere engine; equal-sized wheels; Bosch-Rexroth hydraulics; Carraro gearbox and drive axles.