Are Hanix diggers any good?

They have incredible digging power for such a compact excavator. The machine is fitted with servo controls and had an excellent feel to it, I have found with some other small makes that operation can sometimes be a bit “jerky” in this size range but the little Hanix was very smooth indeed.

Who makes Hanix diggers?

NKK
Hanix, which is the European arm of Japanese manufacturer NKK, also reports that it is in the final stages of development of an 8t machine (Hanix H80D).

Are Takeuchi excavators any good?

Among mini excavator makers, both Bobcat and Takeuchi have earned reputations for being reliable, versatile and well built, and the Takeuchi TB135 and Bobcat 331 models are both well-regarded within the industry for being excellent mini excavator choices.

Is 4000 hours a lot for a mini excavator?

Lifespan of a Mini Excavator A high quality, well-maintained mini excavator (aka, compact excavator) has a maximum lifespan of about 10,000 hours. Heavy use and poor maintenance can quickly reduce that to about 8,000 hours.

Which mini digger is best?

Best Mini Excavators: The Top 5 for 2017

1. Bobcat E32i 14 Compact. Weight: 7,183lbs.
2. The Caterpillar 301.5 Mini Hydraulic. Weight: 3,687lbs.
3. John Deere OG Compact. Weight: 10,560 pounds.
4. The Kubota Ultra-Compact K008-3. Weight: 2,200lbs.
5. Takeuchi TB216 Compact. Weight: 3,902 lbs.

Are Hanix diggers still made?

In recent years, Hanix had all but disappeared in the UK due in part to the global financial problems, but with new backers on board, the company is back in action again, Michiro Ito, Managing Director of Hanix Europe, explained what has been going on, “Our parent company NKK underwent the Civil Rehabilitation process …

Where are Carter diggers made?

China
The latest entrant to the UK market is the unlikely named Carter range of hydraulic excavators, which are manufactured by Shangdong Carter Heavy Industry Machinery Co Ltd in Linshu County, China.

Who owns Takeuchi?

. Akio Takeuchi
Founder and President Mr. Akio Takeuchi has stepped down, and his son, Mr. Toshiya Takeuchi, will now serve as president. He is only the second president in the history of Takeuchi Manufacturing.

Is buying an excavator a good investment?

Adding or upgrading excavators in your construction fleet could be one of the smartest investments you make this year. Single and multiple-family housing construction is the healthiest it has been in six years.

What are the top 5 mini excavators?

Top 10 Most Popular Mini Excavators on LECTURA Specs in 2019