Kaboda sounds like a Chinese knock off total junk. There all better than a shovel if you don't mind working on them more than digging.
All you really need is the boom arm setup and not the bottom track assembly. Try looking at auctions / used sales for a boom backhoe attachment for a tractor for example. You can provide what ever hyd. pump you want that is gas / electric powered.
Kubota tractors originated in Japan, but they have manufacturing facilities in various locations around the globe. Most of the Kubota tractors sold in the U.S. are manufactured in Gainesville, Georgia, while the bigger series are manufactured in Japan but assembled in Jefferson.
Check with the dealers where the center of gravity is. They may be as or more stable than a 4wheeler when side hilling(?).
We rent larger commercial Bobcats or Kubota skid steers or excavators when working around our place. Too steep for toys I was just curious how many were risking their life with narrow tiny Chinese toys.
The main problem is that the center of gravity can not be low enough for the tiny narrow track. A base that is 3-6 times bigger is what is needed on slopes over 15 - 25 degree to not flip over.
The only safe way to run these is to chain or cable down the unit when doing any real work as any shift in the load will likely flip over the unit on many slopes.
Harbor Freight is like or Princess Auto.
I have run the same type and size skidder front loader with a Toyota (85 HP diesel engine) and the maintenance was on the lower side due to the Toyota engine and electricals. I think the vintage was in the 1980's. I would not use it unless on flat land.
Much better to go to a auction and buy a used farm tractor backhoe attachment. Have seal kits for the cylinders etc.
I agree.
It is far easier to move and chain down a small excavator that weighs say 400 - 500 lbs. up a 35 degree slope then a an excavator that is around 9,500 lbs. with the costs and effort to carry out is the point.
