Chinese built 1-ton plus excavators.

[HawkinsHollow]

Well, finally pulled the trigger on an auction machine. A CFG QK20R, paid $3700 out the door and only an hour from the house. Been wanting one of these for quite some time. I have 100 projects too small for a rental machine at my 2 properties, this machine will make short work of them. Plan on doing a fluid swap right away and then get working. Will quickly look into the spring mod to smooth out the pilot controls. Eventually an oil cooler and some fans, drive motor guard and some counterweight. I need to go back and read this and the other thread about modifications.

 

[MattB4]

Well, finally pulled the trigger on an auction machine. A CFG QK20R, paid $3700 out the door and only an hour from the house. ...

$3700 is a fantastic deal. I am sure you can amortize it no time. Really nice it comes with the Pilot controls. Looking up the model online it mentions a 23hp gas RATO engine. Should be plenty of power.