SDLE20 Mini Excavator, Finaly Find out what these Auction Machines are all about.
Steven’s Stories
52,283 views
In this Video i pick up my Chinese 2025 SDLanch SDLE20 Mini Excavator from auction, I put it to work and give an actual review of what you can expect when picking one of these up, the pre-work maintenance you need to do, and look into the actually quality of these machines. we delve deep into the engine, hydraulics, pump, tanks, radiators, and ergonomics of the machine.
0:00 Dreaming of an excavator
1:00 Chinese Equipment Auctions
2:30 The Value of Low Quality Control Equipment
3:00 Intro
4:00 Auction Description/ real world Values
5:30 Machine Dimensions
6:30 Pilot Controls
7:00 Body Panels and Fasteners
7:45 Control Quality and Improvements
8:50 Securing the Battery
9:40 Protecting the Hydraulic Lines
10:18 Changing Yanmar Engine Oil and Filter
12:25 The Air Filter Upgrade
13:10 Glow Plugs, Oil Pressure, Engine Temp, Cold Start
15:10 Hydraulic Pump Info
15:45 Changing the Hydraulic Fluid
16:40 Diesel Tank, Filter, Pump and upgrades
17:38 Drive Motors and Case Drain Possibility
18:35 Swivel motor Gear Bolt
19:02 Digger Arm Build Quality
19:45 Joint Gaps and Bushings
20:10 Joint Pins and Grease Zerks
23:10 Closing Summary
23:50 Small Issues i found wires and Counterweights
20 Comments
The biggest thing to look into is the thumb. It's trash. Really soft steel. Mine bent on the first rock I picked up. I'd recommend welding some cross support onto it right away and ultimately finding a better thumb to replace it with that has thicker and harder steel.
Thanks for the video!
SDLE20 Mini Excavator, Finaly Find out what these Auction Machines are all about.
Steven’s Stories
52,283 views
In this Video i pick up my Chinese 2025 SDLanch SDLE20 Mini Excavator from auction, I put it to work and give an actual review of what you can expect when picking one of these up, the pre-work maintenance you need to do, and look into the actually quality of these machines. we delve deep into the engine, hydraulics, pump, tanks, radiators, and ergonomics of the machine.
0:00 Dreaming of an excavator
1:00 Chinese Equipment Auctions
2:30 The Value of Low Quality Control Equipment
3:00 Intro
4:00 Auction Description/ real world Values
5:30 Machine Dimensions
6:30 Pilot Controls
7:00 Body Panels and Fasteners
7:45 Control Quality and Improvements
8:50 Securing the Battery
9:40 Protecting the Hydraulic Lines
10:18 Changing Yanmar Engine Oil and Filter
12:25 The Air Filter Upgrade
13:10 Glow Plugs, Oil Pressure, Engine Temp, Cold Start
15:10 Hydraulic Pump Info
15:45 Changing the Hydraulic Fluid
16:40 Diesel Tank, Filter, Pump and upgrades
17:38 Drive Motors and Case Drain Possibility
18:35 Swivel motor Gear Bolt
19:02 Digger Arm Build Quality
19:45 Joint Gaps and Bushings
20:10 Joint Pins and Grease Zerks
23:10 Closing Summary
23:50 Small Issues i found wires and Counterweights