About Jeffscavator
Welcome to the channel! I’m Jeff, and I’m dedicated to sharing the reality of owning and operating mini excavators. From my H15R mods and Derette 450 projects to yard drainage, patios, and stone retaining walls, I’m here to show you the real work—no fluff.
Transparency & Review Policy
Trust is everything. Most gear you see is bought with my own money. If a company sends a product for review, I will always disclose it. I don’t accept paid scripts; my reviews are honest first impressions based on how tools actually perform on my property.
Some links in my descriptions are affiliate links, which supports the channel at no extra cost to you. I only recommend gear I’d actually use in my own barn.
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Are you diggin or are you fillin?
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“Don’t buy cheap Chinese excavators… they’re junk.”
I keep hearing that — and honestly… I think it’s bad advice.
I just dropped a video explaining WHY I disagree 👇
https://youtu.be/6wtYugftBw4?si=gLLtC...
Curious where you stand…
Would you ever buy one?
👍 Yes
👎 No
🤔 Depends
Let’s hear it.
6 days ago | [YT] | 4
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Just posted a new video on the SDLD25 👇
I checked my track tension for the first time…
and WOW — factory had them tight as a drum 😳
👉 If you own one of these, you might want to watch this before your next run.
1 week ago | [YT] | 2
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Sometimes you just have to try things for yourself.
Today’s experiment:
👉 DIY sound box for a mini excavator
Result? Let’s just say… not everything you see online works.
Full video here:
https://youtu.be/NJYR8mk_u7U?si=bdii-...
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🚨 RENT OR BUY? I finally ran the numbers…
If you’ve ever thought about renting a mini excavator, you’ve probably asked:
👉 “Should I just rent it… or actually buy one?”
I just finished a video breaking down the REAL costs — and honestly, the answer surprised even me.
Here’s a hint:
💥 The break-even point is WAY sooner than most people think
But there’s something even bigger nobody talks about…
Once you own one… you start seeing projects EVERYWHERE.
Question for you:
👉 If you had an excavator for a week… what would you do with it?
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 10
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New video is LIVE 👍
I added a FLOAT function to my DRT450… but I messed it up the first time 😬
Got it working now and it completely changes how this machine grades.
If you’ve ever fought your bucket trying to level… this is for you.
👉 Go check it out and tell me:
https://youtu.be/nZh1VAH9XqI
Would you add float to your machine or not?
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I did it… I bought one 😂
Picked up a Chinese mini dumper at auction for $2,800 and just dropped the first video.
First impression:
✔ Starts easy
✔ Actually kinda useful
❌ LOUD
❌ HOT
❌ Weird to drive
This might be a hidden gem… or a total disaster.
Video is live now 👇
https://youtu.be/vHG-XSuFVVs?si=P-ekI...
What do you guys think — keeper or stinker?
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🚨 AUCTION RESULTS ARE IN 🚨
I went through EVERY major piece of equipment from that Chinese auction… and the prices are honestly all over the place.
Mini excavators under $4K
Skid steers under $4,500
And yeah… I bought one of those dumper buggies 😳
New video is live — full breakdown + my reaction.
👉 If you’ve ever thought about buying one of these machines, this is the video you need to watch.
And this is just the start… full dumper series coming.
1 month ago | [YT] | 6
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🚨 NEW VIDEO OUT NOW 🚨
I went to a Chinese equipment auction… and wow—there is WAY more going on than you think.
Mini excavators
Skid steers
Dumpers
Attachments
Even the SHIPPING CONTAINERS 😳
Some of these machines look great…
But once you dig in, there are some big things you need to watch for.
If you’re even THINKING about buying one of these—watch this first.
👉 https://youtu.be/BFubifl_g-0?si=q91hI...
Next up: I’ll show what everything actually SELLS for 💰
Are you diggin… or are you fillin?
1 month ago | [YT] | 1
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🚨 I may have been doing this WRONG the entire time…
I had multiple people tell me my bucket teeth were upside down… and at first I thought it was nonsense.
Then I looked into it…
Now I’m questioning EVERYTHING 😳
(Like… is the Earth even round anymore?! 🌎😂)
New video dropping where I:
✔ Flip the teeth
✔ Test the digging angle
✔ Try to figure out what’s actually correct
But I need your opinion 👇
👉 Are bucket teeth supposed to point DOWN or UP?
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🛠️ NEW VIDEO: I Installed Protection Plates on My H15R… and learned a few things the hard way
These kits come with ZERO instructions… so I figured it out so you don’t have to.
✔️ Which clamps ACTUALLY work
✔️ Where to mount the front plate (this matters!)
✔️ Why you’ll need a breaker bar
✔️ One mistake that could cost you protection
Also added a few bonus upgrades:
– Quick-access thumb screws
– Paint touch-ups
– A fuel pump that saves a TON of mess
👉 Watch here:
https://youtu.be/xmLwdhlF5OY?si=Icqcc...
💬 Would you run your machine without these guards or is this a must-have mod?
#Jeffscavator #MiniExcavator #H15R #ExcavatorMods #DIYGarage
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