Chinese digger recommendations

[Carl_NH]

The Tyrant 17 looks very close to the Huayee the 18B gets very good ratings too and you can get them from CA or NJ warehouse, or on ebay too. The Tyrant has all the attachments which is about $2K at list but Typhoon will negotiate a deal for these (around $200 each for the buckets and $400 for the auger)

The other machine you should take a look at is the Typhon XIX Storm - has bigger pump, enclosed drive motors with separate rotary pump, expanding tracks, cushion valves on swing/slew motor. So a lot of nice "additions" over the other machines. TYPHON TERROR XIX Mini Excavator 4000lbs Kubota D902 EPA Superior Hydraulics New | eBay

I would say the XIX Storm is closer to the Huayee Pro series SHY20, but not quite, as the SHY20 has the full piston pump and valving with variable flow control (smoother Operation vs Gear pumps)

If you have the $ and want the better machine go with the Huayee SHY20 $19K or the 27 around $24K I think - yes they are nearly 2x the cost of the Typhoon XIX Storm or the Tyrant 17

 

[Jrasband]

How many acres are you working with? How many projects do you have in mind?

I would consider jumping up to the Huayee 20, you won't regret it for a more capable, refined, commercial machine. Less chance of anything braking, meaning it will save you money in the long run. I do not regret spending extra money on the ZX22 one bit it is a very impressive machine.

I imagine that 18 doesn't have 2 speed and that alone is worth the extra money for the Huayee 20.

 

[Carl_NH]

How many acres are you working with? How many projects do you have in mind?

I would consider jumping up to the Huayee 20, you won't regret it for a more capable, refined, commercial machine. Less chance of anything braking, meaning it will save you money in the long run. I do not regret spending extra money on the ZX22 one bit it is a very impressive machine.

I imagine that 18 doesn't have 2 speed and that alone is worth the extra money for the Huayee 20.

Jrs- agree I spent $13k overall 11$k for my terror xviii then add ons buckets augers etc- if the shy20 was around then would have been my choice too - 6$k is soon forgotten once you’re running a more commercial machine with proper variable piston pumps etc

 

[nogaltractorguy]

How many acres are you working with? How many projects do you have in mind?

I would consider jumping up to the Huayee 20, you won't regret it for a more capable, refined, commercial machine. Less chance of anything braking, meaning it will save you money in the long run. I do not regret spending extra money on the ZX22 one bit it is a very impressive machine.

I imagine that 18 doesn't have 2 speed and that alone is worth the extra money for the Huayee 20.

The Tyrant 17 looks very close to the Huayee the 18B gets very good ratings too and you can get them from CA or NJ warehouse, or on ebay too. The Tyrant has all the attachments which is about $2K at list but Typhoon will negotiate a deal for these (around $200 each for the buckets and $400 for the auger)

The other machine you should take a look at is the Typhon XIX Storm - has bigger pump, enclosed drive motors with separate rotary pump, expanding tracks, cushion valves on swing/slew motor. So a lot of nice "additions" over the other machines. TYPHON TERROR XIX Mini Excavator 4000lbs Kubota D902 EPA Superior Hydraulics New | eBay

I would say the XIX Storm is closer to the Huayee Pro series SHY20, but not quite, as the SHY20 has the full piston pump and valving with variable flow control (smoother Operation vs Gear pumps)

If you have the $ and want the better machine go with the Huayee SHY20 $19K or the 27 around $24K I think - yes they are nearly 2x the cost of the Typhoon XIX Storm or the Tyrant 17

The XIX looks good too. I would prefer to have a bigger machine but we just bought a bigger camper and need a big carport. The idea is to build a big carport with a garage on the side and an additional lean to for the flat bed trailer. Not sure I can swing a bigger machine.