Cool video. I appreciate you clarifying a lot of the purchasing and import related questions. I am considering buying a landing craft aluminum boat from Alibaba, but was hesitant to do so. Now I have a better understanding of what this entails. Thank you! As for the criticism of not "buying American" . . . when corporations move their manufacturing abroad, sell their products are regular prices and pocket the savings, it is called "capitalism": When you cut out the middle man, some people criticize this from their Chinese made phones, while using their Chinese made "American" tools! Ignore the haters . . . I appreciate you!
Was checking out your video for import details and saw your gray market yanmar... I just bought the wheeled version, yb401w. Has cab like a 70s japanese car 😅 There's vids of it on yt, search the model number... It's the only green one 3k hours runs like a top, we're converting it to accept our Kubota buckets from existing excavators. Thanks for the vid good luck with the equipment
You make very good videos, no BS or viewer time wasting. I don’t need an excavator but I watched the whole video because of how detailed and professional you are with the whole process. And showing all the costs. Thank-you. Don
I just got 2000lb gas powered one from an auction under 6k out the door. It came with a flat bucket, mechanical thumb, a grabber, and a quick coupler. Seems to be a good machine. The cat excavators were selling for 40,000 bucks +
Great video Jake! Excellent tips for dealing with overseas sellers, the Alibaba sales platform and the logistics of importing goods from China. I can't wait to see your new diesel mini.
@@jakebell1947 Great minds think alike. Spent this morning again on Alibaba looking at machines and I just noticed your video on your feed. Just going to watch it now!!! Have a great weekend Jake. I am getting closer to taking the plunge and buying a machine myself.
Very helpful info. Too bad didn't know all this ahead of time when I brought my machine in a year ago. Done many smaller shipments from China and used DHL and UPS to handle everything to my door. This was my first purchase that came in a crate. Most of the parts for "American" machines are coming from China any way and are used in these "off brand" machines.
Drove thru Vantage a million times when I used to drive truck. I too have a Hitachi excavator but it has the pricey John Deere paint and also have a Southland trailer. Nice video. I am looking at getting a 2.0 tonne mini China excavator as well.
Im still convinced that id like yo get my hands on one of these cheap mini exs for the smaller landscape jobs im getting into. I think it would be fun to test it out for a while
Looking at buying one off Alibaba but wht was thr price if you don't mind me asking seeing excavators for 2000 or less just need rough idea so I don't get screwed
@@jakebell1947 My small machine with a handful of attachments and fees landed for $9200 cdn. Thats when container prices were just coming down a bit. Now container prices are way down from 1-2 years ago. But they. advertise a crazy low price as a base and before you know it will easily double from the advertised price.
@@jakebell1947 13%. unless you have a import tax number. Of coarse mine had expired. I believe it would have been 8% if my number was good. For the sake of I believe $125 cdn difference I wasn't going to drive 3hr home and pay for storage and come back and waste another day to pick it up.
The 1.5 ton and under machines aren't really economical to import to the US anymore unless you get 10+ machines. The FF-15 1.25 tons are brand new for $4800-$5000 in the US. Guys are importing these in massive quantity's and selling them cheap.
I’m hoping to just google and source from regular auto parts and engine parts dealers here in the US. As long as they are still making machines I think I can easily get undercharge parts from the China manufacture. If that fails I have a friend who is a machinist (-:
Aloha, may I ask what your Tariff rate was? I’m looking at buying an aluminum boat and excavator and have a hard time with the 25% additional China tariff. Thx for the video!
China sales are way down on just about everything. The company’s are filling up containers, the ones with 4 double doors on the side and sending them to auctions. They get $6000-$7000 for the container, and get $3000-$4500 for the mini excavators. I got a H15 for $3500 + fee, you will have to do the normal up grades. I saw about 100 sold so far another 30 coming up this week. The auctions aren’t the big name, like Richie Brothers. I think Rippa or Vote would be better machines. I haven’t heard one bad comment yet from the buyers. They keep coming back to get a machine to sell on Facebook.
@jakebell1947 hydraulic thumb standard. Upgraded Eaton pumps Parker drive units, thicker steal, better welds, side swing option, still get kubota engines or real briggs and straton and just the fact that if you need a part or support you actually have someone here who speaks English and will actually answer the phone after sale. They are just spected out better. When you do it yourself unless you know what to ask for, you are going to get the cheapest of the cheap.. Look into ground hog, iorn rhino, or my favorite Kymron equipment.
@@jakebell1947 my thinking is the local freight to door might be comparable to pickup at port. Pure speculation! Just checking if anyone's gone this route. Thanks.
@@quarantainment293 no to this day they collaborate on thing when Chevy wanted to sell their light duty work truck the Chevy Kodiak Toyota bought the plant and Hino trucks was born to fill niche where Kodiaks once filled. I worked for a custom large truck builder for 26 years as a Tech.
No you aren’t , look at a (USA corporated) caterpillar 320 for example Chinese pumps all over the machine . Your (I thought they were)USA made machines are Chinese machines with corporate slugs gathering hefty markups to keep living lavishly while (pulling heart strings of made in USA)
It just makes you wonder why I comparable " American" machine would be over $30,000. It's almost a no-brainer to buy the $5,000 Chinese machine unless you are in some kind of excavation business. These affordable machines allow people like me to get our jobs done more cost-effective therefore I can employ more people on my farm. It's actually a small win for American jobs. The cost of equipment is one of the biggest drains for running a business besides labor
Cool video. I appreciate you clarifying a lot of the purchasing and import related questions. I am considering buying a landing craft aluminum boat from Alibaba, but was hesitant to do so. Now I have a better understanding of what this entails. Thank you!
As for the criticism of not "buying American" . . . when corporations move their manufacturing abroad, sell their products are regular prices and pocket the savings, it is called "capitalism": When you cut out the middle man, some people criticize this from their Chinese made phones, while using their Chinese made "American" tools! Ignore the haters . . . I appreciate you!
How much total cost did you pay for it
Was checking out your video for import details and saw your gray market yanmar...
I just bought the wheeled version, yb401w. Has cab like a 70s japanese car 😅
There's vids of it on yt, search the model number... It's the only green one
3k hours runs like a top, we're converting it to accept our Kubota buckets from existing excavators.
Thanks for the vid good luck with the equipment
You make very good videos, no BS or viewer time wasting. I don’t need an excavator but I watched the whole video because of how detailed and professional you are with the whole process. And showing all the costs.
Thank-you. Don
Thank you, nice to hear 👂 😃
I just got 2000lb gas powered one from an auction under 6k out the door. It came with a flat bucket, mechanical thumb, a grabber, and a quick coupler. Seems to be a good machine. The cat excavators were selling for 40,000 bucks +
It's basically the same one you have. Small differences
@@Will-tm5bj enjoy 😊
@jakebell1947 I'm so excited 😂 the auction experience was super cool too
Please share details. Which auction etc. That's fantastic.
@@oersson they've been selling them at the Richie bros auctions, I got mine at Jeff martin. Definitely worth checking out
Great video Jake! Excellent tips for dealing with overseas sellers, the Alibaba sales platform and the logistics of importing goods from China. I can't wait to see your new diesel mini.
Just posted the first Diesel China Mini Video: check it out
@@jakebell1947 Great minds think alike. Spent this morning again on Alibaba looking at machines and I just noticed your video on your feed. Just going to watch it now!!! Have a great weekend Jake. I am getting closer to taking the plunge and buying a machine myself.
Very helpful info. Too bad didn't know all this ahead of time when I brought my machine in a year ago. Done many smaller shipments from China and used DHL and UPS to handle everything to my door. This was my first purchase that came in a crate.
Most of the parts for "American" machines are coming from China any way and are used in these "off brand" machines.
I can tell he has done a lot of research, he knows his stuff👍
Your sweet 🙏
Drove thru Vantage a million times when I used to drive truck. I too have a Hitachi excavator but it has the pricey John Deere paint and also have a Southland trailer. Nice video. I am looking at getting a 2.0 tonne mini China excavator as well.
Im still convinced that id like yo get my hands on one of these cheap mini exs for the smaller landscape jobs im getting into. I think it would be fun to test it out for a while
Looks like you are going down the Vantage pass Westbound. I am in Spokane and considering this. Thanks for the video!
Thank you! For this great information!
Sorry for another ? Can you send a total cost of machine? And how much when gets to usa will i need? Thx
very useful info, thanks. Great to see how these cheaper excavators work out for you.
Time will tell… subscribe and I’ll share my success and struggles with it
Did you buy CIF or FOB? I heard you say you paid ocean freight, so assume FOB, but want to confirm. Thanks for the video.
Fob 👍🏻
Looking at buying one off Alibaba but wht was thr price if you don't mind me asking seeing excavators for 2000 or less just need rough idea so I don't get screwed
Mine was $3500 +$2000 import for the gas and $7500 for diesel with attachments + $2500 import
China coal was great to deal with: i
Sophia Zhou nfo@wxfaith.com was my sales rep: chinacoalmachine.en.alibaba.com/
@@jakebell1947 My small machine with a handful of attachments and fees landed for $9200 cdn. Thats when container prices were just coming down a bit. Now container prices are way down from 1-2 years ago. But they. advertise a crazy low price as a base and before you know it will easily double from the advertised price.
@@PEEJ08 agree. Absolutely don’t just look at the Alibaba price! How much is the Canadian import tax?
@@jakebell1947 13%. unless you have a import tax number. Of coarse mine had expired. I believe it would have been 8% if my number was good. For the sake of I believe $125 cdn difference I wasn't going to drive 3hr home and pay for storage and come back and waste another day to pick it up.
The 1.5 ton and under machines aren't really economical to import to the US anymore unless you get 10+ machines. The FF-15 1.25 tons are brand new for $4800-$5000 in the US. Guys are importing these in massive quantity's and selling them cheap.
How long does it take, from the time of purchase to the time of delivery?
I imported a Chinese rock crusher and the process was about the same, the good and the bad.
Who did you use as your broker? Thanks for making the video!
@@bradwidman Kenny at K Link imports
What was the total cost to you for the package you ordered and how long did it finally take to get it?
What are the specific costs you paid?
So Jake, want to sell your gas machine? I am in the seattle area.
I just purchased one of these recently where can you find parts for them?
I’m hoping to just google and source from regular auto parts and engine parts dealers here in the US. As long as they are still making machines I think I can easily get undercharge parts from the China manufacture. If that fails I have a friend who is a machinist (-:
I think you passed my house. Would love to be able to chat as I am importing from Rippa through kenny.
Aloha, may I ask what your Tariff rate was? I’m looking at buying an aluminum boat and excavator and have a hard time with the 25% additional China tariff. Thx for the video!
25% is what you will be charged
GREAT VIDEO EXPLAINING THE IMPORTING .......LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR VIDEOS !!!!!!! 12 SUBSCRIBERS FOR U.....
to be honest i can buy locally this exc for $7500 but kind of afraid ! prefer to pay more money but brand it one with easy accessible parts
China sales are way down on just about everything.
The company’s are filling up containers, the ones with 4 double doors on the side and sending them to auctions.
They get $6000-$7000 for the container, and get $3000-$4500 for the mini excavators.
I got a H15 for $3500 + fee, you will have to do the normal up grades.
I saw about 100 sold so far another 30 coming up this week.
The auctions aren’t the big name, like Richie Brothers.
I think Rippa or Vote would be better machines.
I haven’t heard one bad comment yet from the buyers.
They keep coming back to get a machine to sell on Facebook.
Sadly, It seems a very convoluted process to purchase... thanks for explaining it very clearly.
It requires good patience and optimism…
Very helpful! I've been looking into buying and just didn't know where to start.
Great to hear!
You can do it in one step with just going to an actual importer who has an inventory and get a better machine.
Why is it a better machine from the importer?
@jakebell1947 hydraulic thumb standard. Upgraded Eaton pumps Parker drive units, thicker steal, better welds, side swing option, still get kubota engines or real briggs and straton and just the fact that if you need a part or support you actually have someone here who speaks English and will actually answer the phone after sale.
They are just spected out better. When you do it yourself unless you know what to ask for, you are going to get the cheapest of the cheap..
Look into ground hog, iorn rhino, or my favorite Kymron equipment.
Man how did that trailer and car manage to tow that mini excavator - doesn’t that thing weigh like 2k lbs??
Very good video
I think this ⬆ is a very good comment, thanks.
Hi Jake. Who was your contact at Shandong Rippa?? Thanks!!
Ray Chen
I have heard recommendations to ship door to door. Can save a boatload of hassle as well as port fee rip-offs. Can anyone confirm this?
Door to door will still have to come through a port unless Santa 🎅 bring it on his sliegh
@@jakebell1947 my thinking is the local freight to door might be comparable to pickup at port. Pure speculation! Just checking if anyone's gone this route. Thanks.
Most newer chevys are built by toyota just rebranded....this goes for equinox, and some cars
It’s a global world 🌎
Jessica stop it!
@@ProctorsGamble nope true Ford, Chevy, Toyota all worked together to develop cars, suvs, trucks engines at numi plant in California
@@JessicaSimonson1976 I believe the vibe and matrix. But I think that ended and Tesla took over that factor I believe...
@@quarantainment293 no to this day they collaborate on thing when Chevy wanted to sell their light duty work truck the Chevy Kodiak Toyota bought the plant and Hino trucks was born to fill niche where Kodiaks once filled. I worked for a custom large truck builder for 26 years as a Tech.
Which model/size is it?
Rippa R320 with 15hp Kubota
And China Coal ZM10 with Briggs & Stratton
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This video helped 0 ,just elaborate the steps. And price points....
Step 1: Don't.
😂
In buying anything from outside the US you are costing American jobs.
No you aren’t , look at a (USA corporated) caterpillar 320 for example Chinese pumps all over the machine . Your (I thought they were)USA made machines are Chinese machines with corporate slugs gathering hefty markups to keep living lavishly while (pulling heart strings of made in USA)
It just makes you wonder why I comparable " American" machine would be over $30,000. It's almost a no-brainer to buy the $5,000 Chinese machine unless you are in some kind of excavation business. These affordable machines allow people like me to get our jobs done more cost-effective therefore I can employ more people on my farm. It's actually a small win for American jobs. The cost of equipment is one of the biggest drains for running a business besides labor
How much bud???? And we’re from