A quick video on buying and owning a mini excavator for personal use around the home or farm. 00:00 Intro to Mini Excavator Ownership 00:28 Land Clearing Project Results 01:40 Cutting a road with a mini excavator 02:15 Grading and Gravel pad construction with a Mini Excavator 03:34 Mini Excavator Adding Thumb 05:00 Replacement Cutting Edge on an Excavator blade 06:20 Track Drives 08:20 Pin Wear 09:30 Undercarriage Inspection and Costs 11:15 Hydraulic Hoses 13:20 Cooling System

Buying a used Mini Excavator. My experience buying and transporting a used John Deere 27C Mini Excavator for use around the house. Buying a used excavator is a great way for a homeowner to complete a large number of projects versus renting a machine over a long period.