Interesting, fun test, Chris. I've got about a hundred hours on my nephew's KX057-4. I think I like the thumb and wider track on the Yanmar better, however, from an ease of operation for a low time operator, the counterweight on the Kubota is probably safer. Hey, you drive a Ford and I drive a Dodge. Keep up the good work, son. Your video's are the highlight of my day........
I would guess the Kubota U55 would be pretty even with the Yanmar. The KX series is designed with more tail. It would be interesting to see how the Yanmar with the optional counterweight would compare
Hi Chris Love all your videos. I like both machines but I've seen both of those machines in action on several of our jobs and the Kubota has always been a little more stronger than the Yanmar. I'm sure you've watched Cotontop's videos and his machine is quite impressive. That Rotobec grapple is the way to go if your moving logs and pipe all day. That's an incredible attachment and well worth the money if that's what kind of work you do. Keep up the great work and enjoy the new machine. That's a beauty and Volvo is one strong piece of iron. A friend of mine has over 300 pieces of equipment and he was always a Cat guy. Over 8 years ago he made the change to Volvo and 75 percent of all his construction equipment is Volvo. He has anything from the small ones to the 950. He's a large roadbuilder in the East. Have a great week and have a Great Fourth Of July!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Chris, the model tells me he has .2 more metric tons on you. If you want to add a counterweight to the back of the Yanmar we can do that for sure. I have added an extra weight to most of the Yanmar line and it moves the center of gravity about 4 to 6 inches depending on the model. They are purchased directly from Yanmar and come painted to match with the decals already installed.
I was very impressed on how much weight those little tikes could pickup . That log's about the weight of a midsize car. My new back in the day 1966 Plymouth Satellite with the 383 4 speed was about 3600 lbs. Wish I still had that car. Nice vid, Chris.
The biggest surprise for me having spent a bit of time in the Yanmar is that it could even pick the pipe up. Every Yanmar I have run always feel a bit gutless to me, especially in the slew. Used my mate's Volvo 58 the other day and I liked that a lot. So far I'd be Volvo first, Yanmar 2nd and Kubota 3rd.
I would love to see a walk around and tour of your F550 and see what you like and don't about the truck and would you get another F550 if the opportunity arises
Are counterweight weights on these machines an item that you could order larger with the machine? Or add a larger counterweight later on? Or is the machine only spec'd to run with one size counterweight?
Chris, would it be possible to put a larger, heavier counter weight on your mini? Is it feasible for longevity? I would think it would help make it more stable when you have to reach out far and pick something up or dig.
Gotta wonder how the old Yanmars like Camarata has compares to the new ones and the Kubota and Takeuchi.? Andrew is really happy with the performance of his B37 and B50 Yanmars.
Some please tell me how these 2 machines compare in cab size ?? I’m 6ft 4 so bigger leg room is better for me but there’s something about the Yanmars I I like
I have the older version of the KX057/ KX161-3 angle blade...2008 bought it new.. actually traded my KX121 in because it was too lite.... The 161-3 has 4250 one operator hours and runs like new... just had the main blade pin and bushings replaced last week and a case drain installed and quick attach skid steer adapter to run my Halverson firewood processor... also have a Helac power tilt I bought a few months ago and several other attachments... auger, ripper tooth, 5 different buckets ,12,18,24,30" tooth and 48" grading bucket plus I can now use my 72" g.p. bucket off my Kubota tractor mated to the skidsteer coupler . Also have a side tool brand log splitter.... Still running original set of rubber tracks... Great video guys thanks for sharing.. stay safe, Tom
If you were buying a new mini today in the 55 to 60 class machine and money wasn't an issue what machine would you get and which machine do you think would be the best bang for the buck? Thanks!
At the end of the day it’s personal preference, finances,and type of work your doing with the machine you buy. Look after your machine and it will look after you.
4280 What you need is tracked Dump trucks for the soft ground that you are working. Something like the MOROOKA - MST3000VD that has a ground pressure per square inch of 3.4 to a maximum loaded of 7.1 compared to your Excavator that has between 8.0 to 5.6 psi of contact pressure.
If this video were longer that log would have gotten so heavy that neither machines would lift it lol. What class or tonnes are those 2 mini diggers, they are a lovely size.
The 57 is a good machine we've got one I like running it, ours has steel tracks, rubber bands wouldn't survive. I don't know if the 57 will get to 12000 hours plus like the 161 it replaced being the 57 has an emissions engine. The Yanmar has of stuff jammed in a small space I curse enough working on the fleet of Kubota's working on that Yanmar would be frustrating. If you were doing lots of really tight conditions work the Yanmar would win for general excavating I would take the 57s big ass any day of the week the stability is nice.
Interesting. You could add weight to the Yanmar, or possibly offset the counter weight shifting it further back. But that would add machine weight and/or lose the zero clearance. Plus changing back would be such a pain you wouldn't do it often. But what if you could shift the counterweight aft and pull it in when the zero clearance was needed,.....almost like putting the blade out/down or an aft boom that tips the weight aft.
Looks like a couple of friends playing with equipment and having some Innocent fun
That is 2 guys having fun , looks fun, needless to say, Kubota an yanmar make some good mini's, thanks for sharing Chris, good stuff.
They're both tough machines, each with it's own advantages and disadvantages.
Interesting, fun test, Chris. I've got about a hundred hours on my nephew's KX057-4. I think I like the thumb and wider track on the Yanmar better, however, from an ease of operation for a low time operator, the counterweight on the Kubota is probably safer. Hey, you drive a Ford and I drive a Dodge. Keep up the good work, son. Your video's are the highlight of my day........
Appreciate you guys maxing out your machines for the video. Both look quite stout for the size. Thanks..
I would guess the Kubota U55 would be pretty even with the Yanmar. The KX series is designed with more tail. It would be interesting to see how the Yanmar with the optional counterweight would compare
That's a great way to check the hoses for defects 🤔And have a bunch of fun 👍💪. Stay safe 😷 🇨🇦 Craig
Hi Chris
Love all your videos. I like both machines but I've seen both of those machines in action on several of our jobs and the Kubota has always been a little more stronger than the Yanmar.
I'm sure you've watched Cotontop's videos and his machine is quite impressive. That Rotobec grapple is the way to go if your moving logs and pipe all day. That's an incredible attachment and well worth the money if that's what kind of work you do.
Keep up the great work and enjoy the new machine. That's a beauty and Volvo is one strong piece of iron.
A friend of mine has over 300 pieces of equipment and he was always a Cat guy. Over 8 years ago he made the change to Volvo and 75 percent of all his construction equipment is Volvo. He has anything from the small ones to the 950. He's a large roadbuilder in the East.
Have a great week and have a Great Fourth Of July!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Chris, is there a different counterweight available for the Yanmar? If so it would let you have some extra stability further out in a test like this.
Chris, the model tells me he has .2 more metric tons on you. If you want to add a counterweight to the back of the Yanmar we can do that for sure. I have added an extra weight to most of the Yanmar line and it moves the center of gravity about 4 to 6 inches depending on the model. They are purchased directly from Yanmar and come painted to match with the decals already installed.
Hey, Chris when are you going to get back to the big mud job. the one you had to cover the sidewalk with plywood and make a road on top of it?
Both machines are really nice. One wouldn't go wrong with either.
I was very impressed on how much weight those little tikes could pickup . That log's about the weight of a midsize car. My new back in the day 1966 Plymouth Satellite with the 383 4 speed was about 3600 lbs. Wish I still had that car. Nice vid, Chris.
Yeah they don't make cars like they used to, the old ones apart from maybe rust were so simple and reliable.
Amazed at the power of these small excavators! That log is massive!
I'd take the Yanmar any day over that Kubota.. Can't believe that picks up 4300# pretty good.
The biggest surprise for me having spent a bit of time in the Yanmar is that it could even pick the pipe up. Every Yanmar I have run always feel a bit gutless to me, especially in the slew. Used my mate's Volvo 58 the other day and I liked that a lot. So far I'd be Volvo first, Yanmar 2nd and Kubota 3rd.
Good stuff Chris. He also has a angle blade that sticks out further than yours
I would love to see a walk around and tour of your F550 and see what you like and don't about the truck and would you get another F550 if the opportunity arises
Bust out Tinkerbell Takeuchi and see if the old Girl can take on the Kubota!
Are counterweight weights on these machines an item that you could order larger with the machine? Or add a larger counterweight later on? Or is the machine only spec'd to run with one size counterweight?
pressure reliefs are set very similar, both nice pieces of equipment.
Chris, would it be possible to put a larger, heavier counter weight on your mini? Is it feasible for longevity? I would think it would help make it more stable when you have to reach out far and pick something up or dig.
Love videos like these. Great video
Gotta wonder how the old Yanmars like Camarata has compares to the new ones and the Kubota and Takeuchi.? Andrew is really happy with the performance of his B37 and B50 Yanmars.
I gotta b22 yanmar things a tank very reliable and strong for its size mines a 1995
My kubota kx057 is a bloody beast even with the extra weight of the tiltrotator
Some please tell me how these 2 machines compare in cab size ?? I’m 6ft 4 so bigger leg room is better for me but there’s something about the Yanmars I I like
Very interesting my friend. I like yours better because of the zero turning circle.
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Those are impressive machines. Tiny excavators lifting almost 2 tonnes while reaching out. Bet the hydraulic oil got really hot....
Awesome video Chris that is a big old red oak
Kubota seemed to have bigger tracks, but it's a bigger machine. How's the ground pressure compare and what about track cost?
I have the older version of the KX057/ KX161-3 angle blade...2008 bought it new.. actually traded my KX121 in because it was too lite.... The 161-3 has 4250 one operator hours and runs like new... just had the main blade pin and bushings replaced last week and a case drain installed and quick attach skid steer adapter to run my Halverson firewood processor... also have a Helac power tilt I bought a few months ago and several other attachments... auger, ripper tooth, 5 different buckets ,12,18,24,30" tooth and 48" grading bucket plus I can now use my 72" g.p. bucket off my Kubota tractor mated to the skidsteer coupler . Also have a side tool brand log splitter.... Still running original set of rubber tracks... Great video guys thanks for sharing.. stay safe, Tom
I'd rather have that kx161-3 then either of these machines.
@@steveguy7165 same here...I'm actually looking for another clean 161-3.....
Wow. Tom. We wouldn't get. 1200 hours on tracks in our rock crap soils. Probably more if just one careful operator
With the added counterweight on the yanmar would it be a tie?
What about the volvo ecr 58 I would like to see a test
Which one uses the most fuel, & has the greater maintenance expense?
Good video thanks 💪🏼
Though a big advantage of the Yanmar is the Zero Turn.
Yanmar vio 55-5, хороший экскаватор,Я на таком работаю.
I wonder how the bobcat would compare? In the same class
what are price comparisons? I recall during Takeuchi vs Kubota test the Kubota cost $15k more?
If you were buying a new mini today in the 55 to 60 class machine and money wasn't an issue what machine would you get and which machine do you think would be the best bang for the buck? Thanks!
Clearly Kubota wins brute strength but I would think equally important would be mobility, reliability, maintenance cost, and factory warranty.
I almost got a yanmar vio35 but I’ve watched this channel along time and I decided to get copy you the bigger vio55 and I’m glad I did
I would buy a SV60.
@@FPVForLife I would buy a sv100
What your opinion Chris, does Kubota make a decent machine
A fair comparison would be the Kubota U-55
At the end of the day it’s personal preference, finances,and type of work your doing with the machine you buy. Look after your machine and it will look after you.
That was a lot of pressure on the idlers when you were carrying the log offf to the side. lol
Nice break from work!
The yanmar is a solid machine for sure. Not saying there's anything wrong with the kubota.
Am I the only one that saw the face on the log...LOL.💯👍
Their both tuff little machines.
Do you got that truck channel to?
I'll be waiting here for Cotontop to stroll in here gloating. LOL.
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What you need is tracked Dump trucks for the soft ground that you are working. Something like the MOROOKA - MST3000VD that has a ground pressure per square inch of 3.4 to a maximum loaded of 7.1 compared to your Excavator that has between 8.0 to 5.6 psi of contact pressure.
wonder what the price difference in replacement parts and maintenance costs are for each.
I like Kubota, but I would take the yanmar between the 2.
Chris.Can the Yanmarhave a Heavier counterweight put on it
How many hours you have on your yanmar?
Can you compare with yanmar sv 60 ?
You know what they say: It's not how big it is,it's how you use it.
Orange!! :)
@letsdig18. Chris if you were to buy a new mini today what brand would you get?
Looking like he answered that question with strawberry short cake 🎂 recently.
Amazing work i like this🥰
Both are nice lil machines...
Finally...proof that size doesn't matter. It's the way you use that counts.
Both are good machines.
That tree is a lot of weight for either machine.
Looks like your track is a little loose , I’m sure you know throwing a track is super fun , especially in the mud 🤣
Everything but the Price difference! so how much more is the Kubota?
Price comparison would be great as well
Price comparison? What did each cost new?
I just watched the moving of your oak tree video. It’s been a couple years now. How’s it doin in the new home location?
its growing well
letsdig18 picture? (at your convenience tho). I am a tree lover...
what does each machine weigh?
“What back to your childhood days as in who’s has the biggest or in this case the best lol but all in the fun of it.👍
🤣 atleast they weren't sword fighting 😳👍
swampratt36 🤪😂😂👍
So one was better then the other. They are both better then the one I don’t have.
lol!!!!
Is it just me or is the Yanmar a smoother quieter running engine? Both nice machines.
Still just a couple kids playing in the sandbox. The toys have just gotten more expensive 😂
What is the difference in the price between the yanmar and the kabota
Bet that Yanmar don’t need as much maintenance as that Kabota😜
Why do you say that?
If this video were longer that log would have gotten so heavy that neither machines would lift it lol. What class or tonnes are those 2 mini diggers, they are a lovely size.
The 57 is a good machine we've got one I like running it, ours has steel tracks, rubber bands wouldn't survive. I don't know if the 57 will get to 12000 hours plus like the 161 it replaced being the 57 has an emissions engine. The Yanmar has of stuff jammed in a small space I curse enough working on the fleet of Kubota's working on that Yanmar would be frustrating. If you were doing lots of really tight conditions work the Yanmar would win for general excavating I would take the 57s big ass any day of the week the stability is nice.
Chris didn't you already work out that Takeuchi 260 will out grunt Kubota.Presume it would devour the Yanmar.
Interesting. You could add weight to the Yanmar, or possibly offset the counter weight shifting it further back. But that would add machine weight and/or lose the zero clearance. Plus changing back would be such a pain you wouldn't do it often. But what if you could shift the counterweight aft and pull it in when the zero clearance was needed,.....almost like putting the blade out/down or an aft boom that tips the weight aft.
The Kubota deserves a celebration
Plus 1000 pound bonus weight
To thumbs up for
Kubota
That log weighs as much as many vehicles. So a little mini excavator can move cars! LOL
Love your vids 😍
I laughed so hard at the log weight. Lol they are always heavier than ya think.
Both excavators are pretty inexpensive for the higher end class mini excavators.
Dang Chris, I would've offered to stand on your counterweight. But the safteys would over ride it.🤔😉
what is the difference in price ?tht isall we want to know.
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Great toys to play with
Price difference between these two minis?
You should have measured it when it tipped .in case one of you has more reach than the other
I'll take the counter weight and the angle blade for the better mini-ex.
2:53 Drop the mic 😂
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dam ..... sweet toy play day....:-)
Don't some Kubota's have hydraulics that push the tracks apart to widen the track width?
The k17 kubota does
Interesting to watch but I'm not sure if this proves anything. They both are probably good machines.