My Red Rock/ Trencherman Mini Towable Backhoe from Princess Auto FIRST TEST !!!! 

On your safety chains be sure to cross them. I found out about this when I rented a trailer from U-Haul. The reason for this is if the trailer comes unhitched from the tow vehicle the tongue will rest in the cradle of the safety chains and not drop down and gouge into the pavements.

Reading lots of comments about ergonomics and such so I may have missed anything about lift capacity. I'm thinking specifically about uprooting jack pine and spruce roots while clearing pasture. Good video.. caught my attention as a landowner who could make good use of the tool. Thanks

Thank you and your lovely assistant for the demo.

I thought myself to operate a excavator similar to yours, and one thing that really helped me was to hold the controls as low as possible, and it seems to make it much smoother. I'm really enjoying your content.

Cool little machine, looks like a lot of fun! I’m sure with a little more practice you’ll be be digging like a pro. It would be interesting to see how it will handle scoops of stone. Boy that can be a real back saver as well. Enjoy your machine, thanks for taking us along for the ride. Stay blessed! ✌️😎👍

Pull the arm towards you while simultaneously curling the bucket, for a better and fuller scoop. Interesting little machine, look forward to seeing what it’s capable of.

Nice machine. Good for small jobs like trenching etc.👍

Great job

I have the same one change ur hyd oil filter to a different one that yellow one has no gasket inside took 2 hrs to get off took the whole house int off and heated it up to get the filter off

Can you turn the outriggers over so they sit on the flat plate? I would think you could slide along on the flat plates until you get to your digging location by pulling your self with the bucket. You wouldn’t have to lift the front. I guess you would need to turn them over before you dig so the pointed side can grab the ground. Really enjoyed the assembly video and this one.

looks easy to fall out of, think I would make some sort of rails/cage around it, looks fun all the same.

To have a versatile little machine for trenching, digging, lifting trees and logs, and rocks 😂 you could do much worse. Once you get more used to the controls that thing will pay for itself on the first real project. It's either very quiet or you were practicing on low engine RPMs.

Not sure why you need to change the wheels. Seems like it operate just fine with the larger tires.

Instead of moving the seat forward, see if the levers are long enough to bend them back toward you.

If you bump the rpm’s up your hydrologic’s should smooth out. Hydraulic’s typically run at top rpm.

In USA get a Jensen mb 300 same machine. And yes it like having Jacky Chan in your corner ..it’s small light easy to move store and fights like a heavy weight. It is very impressive.i have used mine hard and heavy for years stumps trees rocks gravel .comes with 3 buckets a thumb if you want it ..this machine has been trouble free .. now i do keep it clean and well lubricated also indoors. I am a proficient operator of the unit and can remove tree roots and load other equipment into trucks and trailers …all for less money than a night in the hospital would cost by avoiding injury this kind of work will cause a 65 year old small man to have hand digging ………and attempting to lift without it will have ……..get one you won’t regret it if you need one

I would like to mount one of these to the back of a heavy-yard tractor.

I enjoy the video thanks

Got one, tow it around farm and local with 750 brute easily

Haha! As i was watching I was thinking, " This should be a great informative video,he seems like a mans man." Then you get the engine going and your inner child came out,lol Just like the rest of us with new toys. Ive been debating on one of these units as well but with a thumb to also help with lifting logs onto my mill. Debating if i should fork over a few more grand and go for a cheapy mini ex, Either way... Im sure they both have pros and cons.

Nice increase in subscribers and with 103K views in 6 days, I agree: looks like your subscribers are enjoying this.

There's a machine called a Ditch Witch. That there is more of a Ditch Warlock.

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I can see is to have the mini backhoe near where u are going to dig. alittle too wild moving it with the bucket.

I have notice that on other towable hoes, the tires are mounted behind the seat, with the solid... never mind I can see on your next video that you corrected the problem.

If you had a small lawn tractor to pull it arounf with that would be a plus

What you cant use the trailer tires on turf?

Too bad you don't have tracks on it so you can move it around without a tow vehicle.

stick the bucket teeth in the ground and then curl the bucket to pull yourself along

i wpulld get a trailer dolly and rest the bucket on the dolly then pull the whole thing by hand the out riggers i would weld a hinge for tires so they fold down to roll and fold up to spike in ground i would weald or fabricate 80 degree control knobs that bring the knobs back like 1 foot. how many inputs can you do without killing the engine? i hear you inputting 1 command and hear the engine bog down i wonder if you can move left slow while you boom down and roll claw and first knuckle max input and deep .... i wonder if you work on an incline or decline it will mess with the engine or hydraulics i wonder how low it will dig from a flat position???? not a fan that the arm doent raise higher but really wonder more how low it will go before you have to decline for a deep hole... i plan to put in a bomb shelter at my home nice enough to be a home then move in and rent out my main and will need one of these to make the hole

Turn the throttle right up

Are you using some sort of microphone??

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I do not know but look like your out riggers are upside down,

D*** you can almost start a gold mind and operation

Trial by fire dig a hole using it as a sled is not learning.

My goodness. It took 23 minutes to get to the part where you actually dig with it. 😒

You can become a grave digger .

Before you move the seat, consider making a wedge shaped mount for under the valve body, then you can raise the control handles up and tilt them back at the same time, might make operating the machine easier and more comfortably.

I bought one a few years back it was labeled as a Yard Pro. Same damn thing, I put the same kinda tires on it as you did and drug it 1800 miles from ND to ID at 65 MPH did great until a bearing blew out 70 miles from my homestead. Got it delivered to ND for $2100 USD with 2 buckets. I also built a 2 foot extension on the tow bar for a little more space between the truck and the unit. Love the digger, replaced the motor once already. Have fun!

If you move two levers at once instead of just one, the jerky motions will be reduced immensely

That thing is junk, to light to dig with "/

You're not doing too bad at all moving it around. I used to have an old Case 646 series B backhoe that was run into the ground by the local water plant fixing water lines ( apparently regularly scheduled maintenance was optional ). Anyway... The rear end went out and the only way to move it is what your doing. There's definitely a learning curve, but the more you do it... The smoother you get at it.

Ive had exact same machine for a few years now and yer gettin the hang of it. Fun and most useful yard help ever. I have a ditching bucket and grabber for it too. When you plant the shovel at full extension pull both handles back at the same time and you will see how it scratches very nice. I've pulled big stuff out and for making drainage ditches in tight areas wow.

Great vid! Mine's been sitting in the barn since last year. Gonna use it extensively this summer. Knew there was a big learning curve but this video help. Thanks man.

Very kool. I guess you're in Cabada cause in 24 miles south of BC border in NE Washing ton state. What did u pay for urs? Dandahermit

I remember when I was building my house I rented a small machine with a bucket and backhoe attachment. I managed to bury the thing in my backyard in about 3 feet of mud and couldn't get the thing out. The place where I rented it sent an experienced operator to pick it up. Figured I was screwed but this guy, using the bucket and backhoe in conjunction with each other had it out in 15 minutes. Here I was trying to drive it out and he just lifted and walked himself out. It's like anything else, it takes practice. Bought my own backhoe a few months later and before long got to be a pretty decent operator. Took a while, made some mistakes, but eventually got good enough to be dangerous.

Looks like you should have bought an engine hoist from Princess Auto to help with moving the heavy parts for assembly .

That will come in handy ,nice job moving it around

Hi Bud just seen your video am from the UK 🇬🇧 😊what you can get for the digger so that you will be able to run at 60 MPH is a UK caravan stabiliser or if your handy with tools make your own would make good video for USA 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 FOLLOWERS

I have a DR tow behind backhoe that is very similar to your machine. The manual says to limit your speed to 45 mph. It pulls well at that speed, so I bet that yours will do the same. Hope you enjoy the hoe! Thanks for the videos.

Diesel engine would've been better! That gas engine sounds pitiful...

I subbed, I'm really really really contemplating getting one of these little harbor freight excavators and I've liked all the modifications you've done to yours and the future videos from this one and I can think of a few other upgrades like I want it neon green... That's sad man I really like your attitude and your demeanor and your channel

One thing to remember grease it Every time you use it or every other time anyway those pins ware Fast if you dont you will learn the speed youre machine likes best But you will do ok

Had to watch the test run. Lol. I notice you swapped the outriggers and wheels. Was very hard to keep quiet about that part, lol. Great job btw, both videos.

Every guy would want one those machines. Good for you! Thank you for sharing your first experience in using it. I enjoyed the video.

All the strenght is in the curling of the bucket. Lots tend to try to pull the arm towards the opperator. Seat time. I myself was able to ply with a 1.7 ton excavator and 5 ton helping out my brother in law build his new house. Fun as hell.

Hello Dave got the same. machine red rock I like your idea of front wheels can you please tel me your measurements for that bracket and angle if you don’t minde I would apreshiate thank you

I would like to know why you changed the wheels?

I have really watching you. If I Were able I would you think about getting me one. But I am into better shape for that enjoy yourself

Oh man that looks like fun.. Well done sir....I'm just having a blast watching YOU have a blast!!! Cheers my friend.

Okay so after watching your videos, I'm thinking in my head use those full-size tires on the back and just keep them on there but have electric hub motors in each of them and have a controller for each of them similar to a pressure sensitive toggle, then you could have like a "miniature Z-Turn". I think you should be using the same tires you normally use and I don't see no reason why those tires can't go in the front and then just put the outriggers in the back put the casters on the outriggers in the back and then have little electric hub motors in each of your tires with a control going to an independent spot. I don't know my mind running wild, its Saturday morning, but surely it would be fairly easy to make itself repelled without the use of hydraulics or extra engines just two electric motors just to piddle around

HAHAHAHAHA.. Oh wait, you haven't started it yet.. nevermind.. I'll keep watchin'

+Try speeding up the engine. Your control will be smoother. Just reverse of conventional logic.

Get 10 gallons of fuel an just practice before you know it you'll be sticking matches once you get the control feel single post casters are great on those same size tires the already have the hole drilled on the outriggers when the valves wear in it will get less touchy to great content my friend what a average guy would be able to do with a helper an weekend I'm sure you helped alot of folks scratching there head

Um it does have suspension those rectangular boxes on the wheel assembly are torsion axles , one of the best types of suspension for applications such as this

Nice sandbox toy!

Looks likt it might work mounted in the bed of like an s-10 or ranger, have a little backhoe truck

Instead of changing tires every time, I would just shop around for some boat trailer tires that are close to the diameter and width of the turf tiles. I had some similar on a boat I sold a couple years ago. So they shouldn't be too difficult to find. Real nice machine. I see this was posted 10 months ago. I'm sure you are a pro at it by now.

no your out riggers are right but you didn't need to change the wheels from the towing to the turf tires will work just fine with either set

Hey guys 👋. What a great little digger!! …terrible getaway vehicle 😉. See you again on the next video which I have just noticed is up ❤

It looks useful as a backup chair when you are sitting next to a fire or something

My tow behind backhoe has torsion axle and it looks as if yours does too.

very nice.. I always see these in catalogs and pictures but I've never seen one operated. I just looked .. they make 10" Pneumatic Caster wheels that swivel .. not the worst price.. probably not too difficult to get a metal plate to mount to the outriggers.. hope you dig many holes with it :o)

Didn't you grease all the fittings....? For not ever operating one before you did a great job.... it'll take time to get a feel of it and how it works.... playing with it as you go and learning the moves w.more smoothness....! =)

Your boom and stick cylinders are hooked up to the wrong control. If you swap them out, you will have an easier time mastering that machine. Stick and bucket, right control. Boom and swing, left control.

What camera and video editing software are u using If need can move hoses on valve body to make changes on cylinder.

Nice seeing you playing in the dirt there eh! What is the total width? Thinking of possibly setting on my barge someday for dredging?

Good deal with the assembly video, that's what got me here. Hadn't seen your channel before but I am now subscribed.

When digging you need to learn That you work moving backwards as you dig

Those are torflex Axles ... they do gave suspension built into them

I would keep it hooked up to the truck. That would allow you to get a good bite without towing your self along

You should put your teeth in the ground and pulled that way not with the bucket back

You will learn how to use this. Think about what you want to do with it. You will find that when digging trench it works best to go backwards.

I think you can tow this with the bucket in the back of the atv lifting the legs up in the air. tie the bucket off and drive slow. new subscriber

How much was it sorry I live in Saipan so I’m trying to find out how much it cost and if they can even ship it here. Thank you for the video’s.

Enjoyed watching I'm subscribed be blessed from a fellow Canucks.

Hola !!! Donde se puede comprar y qué precio tiene ?

with the same amount of metal and material they could have done a mini excavator, this is a joke

The front black bars look to me like they are upside down. The flat part should be on the ground. I think

if you are ever on a hill, always engage your bucket teeth in the ground, other wise she'll take off on ya wislt sliding on the bucket heal. also dig air for ahwile till to get the controls memorized, its all muscle memory after all

Only draw back is that you have to remove each pins and apply grease. I do mine after every 8 hours of use. It is a pain but those pins would wear out very quickly if you don't. I've made a bracket that I can insert in the square tubing where the hitch goes and I put two cinder block on that bracket. It does help holding down the back end and not bounce as much.. Check out Metsa man videos. Same backhoe , just different name. Got the idea of buying one after watching his videos.

I might buy one of these for placing logs onto my sawmill. How much do you think it can lift.

Why can't you use the road tires on the back why do you have to switch to the turf tires

It only took about 10 minutes to figure it out

Nice Looking Black Dirt, Damned a Black Fly!

I admit its a great "toy". I had one but the other model with the 4 llevers, quite similar to what you have and it really worked well. The one mod I wanted was to add an electric starter . not that the engine was hard to start but I wanted the convenience. To add a starter you have to change the flywheel since the original haw no crown gear. It was simpler to just swap the motor with one with the starter already installed and costs about the same as going with the original engine. The only drawback it has is the degree of swing of the boom (about 130 degrees) which some times I found inconvenient especially when you are digging a trench or trying to load soil in a trailer. Other than that for the price I think its a great back saver

The question is how much is that thing? With the new micro excavators being produced for 4-5 k and you get tracks for self propulsion and the arms being way longer i’m not sure that thing is even worth buying , oh yeah i forgot they even have that little dozer blade that it’s very useful , if you’re wowed bu that thing you better never try one of them others or you’re going to be regretting buying that

All you need is a thumb to pick up rocks brush etc? Works great

Interesting video. Need some camera stabilization.