I read the manual and it says to never operate without the side panels. “Warning may cause dead to drive while panels are on ground” 😂

Would be nice to see if the Jerkiness soften with counterweights

yeah, i said it before, but the reach height on this model vs the entry levels like my whatever chinese brand xx15 could never release into that 3ft bed. It can barely get dirt into a low trailer and doesnt have the reach. So sdlanch is a solid choice. Regardless any of these things beat a shovel 8 days a week. I have rented 2.5 and 3.5 ton heavier brand name diesels for bigger jobs over the years because sometimes you just need the power/hp to get a job done like removing small and medium size trees/root balls or bigger trenching jobs. But those cost $30-$40k and are simply cheaper to rent if not used daily,  really only needed a couple times a year.

These smaller entry machines are just better for smaller jobs and having around, not having to deal with time crunch, just an hour or so here and there. so nice to jump off for lunch or dinner, and then start back up the next morning, not having to worry about cleaning/returns every time. the cost and value is just too good not to own. i use mine most often to clean up brush and burn a week or two later. also fantastic for auger, digging fence posts, and running smaller trenches for conduit, etc... Great for tight spaces where even a modest 3 ton mini is actually too big to fit. keep the vids coming great work! 💯💪

very satisfying to watch

I found that any more than a yard of gravel caused a lot of scratching of the tailgate because the roller would bend. The tailgate got really full of small gravel as well. Thanks for the video.

Loved ur video man very cool

Sure looks like you need a flow restriction valve on your main boom.  That thing seams jerky.  I got mine on Amazon for 60 CAN

Brave. I hit my little dumper all the time.