Interesting, fun test, Chris. I've got about a hundred hours on my nephew's KX057-4. I think I like the thumb and wider track on the Yanmar better, however, from an ease of operation for a low time operator, the counterweight on the Kubota is probably safer. Hey, you drive a Ford and I drive a Dodge. Keep up the good work, son. Your video's are the highlight of my day........
Hi Chris Love all your videos. I like both machines but I've seen both of those machines in action on several of our jobs and the Kubota has always been a little more stronger than the Yanmar. I'm sure you've watched Cotontop's videos and his machine is quite impressive. That Rotobec grapple is the way to go if your moving logs and pipe all day. That's an incredible attachment and well worth the money if that's what kind of work you do. Keep up the great work and enjoy the new machine. That's a beauty and Volvo is one strong piece of iron. A friend of mine has over 300 pieces of equipment and he was always a Cat guy. Over 8 years ago he made the change to Volvo and 75 percent of all his construction equipment is Volvo. He has anything from the small ones to the 950. He's a large roadbuilder in the East. Have a great week and have a Great Fourth Of July!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I would guess the Kubota U55 would be pretty even with the Yanmar. The KX series is designed with more tail. It would be interesting to see how the Yanmar with the optional counterweight would compare
Are counterweight weights on these machines an item that you could order larger with the machine? Or add a larger counterweight later on? Or is the machine only spec'd to run with one size counterweight?
I was very impressed on how much weight those little tikes could pickup . That log's about the weight of a midsize car. My new back in the day 1966 Plymouth Satellite with the 383 4 speed was about 3600 lbs. Wish I still had that car. Nice vid, Chris.
Chris, the model tells me he has .2 more metric tons on you. If you want to add a counterweight to the back of the Yanmar we can do that for sure. I have added an extra weight to most of the Yanmar line and it moves the center of gravity about 4 to 6 inches depending on the model. They are purchased directly from Yanmar and come painted to match with the decals already installed.
Chris, would it be possible to put a larger, heavier counter weight on your mini? Is it feasible for longevity? I would think it would help make it more stable when you have to reach out far and pick something up or dig.
I have the older version of the KX057/ KX161-3 angle blade...2008 bought it new.. actually traded my KX121 in because it was too lite.... The 161-3 has 4250 one operator hours and runs like new... just had the main blade pin and bushings replaced last week and a case drain installed and quick attach skid steer adapter to run my Halverson firewood processor... also have a Helac power tilt I bought a few months ago and several other attachments... auger, ripper tooth, 5 different buckets ,12,18,24,30" tooth and 48" grading bucket plus I can now use my 72" g.p. bucket off my Kubota tractor mated to the skidsteer coupler . Also have a side tool brand log splitter.... Still running original set of rubber tracks... Great video guys thanks for sharing.. stay safe, Tom
I would love to see a walk around and tour of your F550 and see what you like and don't about the truck and would you get another F550 if the opportunity arises
Some please tell me how these 2 machines compare in cab size ?? I’m 6ft 4 so bigger leg room is better for me but there’s something about the Yanmars I I like
The biggest surprise for me having spent a bit of time in the Yanmar is that it could even pick the pipe up. Every Yanmar I have run always feel a bit gutless to me, especially in the slew. Used my mate's Volvo 58 the other day and I liked that a lot. So far I'd be Volvo first, Yanmar 2nd and Kubota 3rd.
Gotta wonder how the old Yanmars like Camarata has compares to the new ones and the Kubota and Takeuchi.? Andrew is really happy with the performance of his B37 and B50 Yanmars.
If you were buying a new mini today in the 55 to 60 class machine and money wasn't an issue what machine would you get and which machine do you think would be the best bang for the buck? Thanks!
If this video were longer that log would have gotten so heavy that neither machines would lift it lol. What class or tonnes are those 2 mini diggers, they are a lovely size.
At the end of the day it’s personal preference, finances,and type of work your doing with the machine you buy. Look after your machine and it will look after you.
4280 What you need is tracked Dump trucks for the soft ground that you are working. Something like the MOROOKA - MST3000VD that has a ground pressure per square inch of 3.4 to a maximum loaded of 7.1 compared to your Excavator that has between 8.0 to 5.6 psi of contact pressure.
The 57 is a good machine we've got one I like running it, ours has steel tracks, rubber bands wouldn't survive. I don't know if the 57 will get to 12000 hours plus like the 161 it replaced being the 57 has an emissions engine. The Yanmar has of stuff jammed in a small space I curse enough working on the fleet of Kubota's working on that Yanmar would be frustrating. If you were doing lots of really tight conditions work the Yanmar would win for general excavating I would take the 57s big ass any day of the week the stability is nice.
