2.8 Ton, Kubota Diesel Engine Mini Excavator w/ Hydraulic Thumb | CFG-35UF

Powerful and dependableMy buddy recommended this one. Perfect size for a self-build homestead. Trailers easily behind my pickup and I can move it between sites myself. Runs quiet and sips fuel compared to the old machine we had at a self-build homestead. Two thumbs up from me.

Beast of a machineFirst excavator I’ve ever owned. I was prepping a building pad all last weekend and it didn’t miss a beat. For the money there’s nothing else close. For a first-time owner this was the right call. Easy to operate and tough enough for real work prepping a building pad. Shipping was free and the freight driver called ahead to set up delivery. Grease it up, keep an eye on the tracks, and it’ll treat you right. Solid company, solid machine.

Punches above its weightShopped around for weeks before pulling the trigger. Coming from renting, owning this paid for itself in about two months of clearing a fence row. I was clearing a fence row all last weekend and it didn’t miss a beat. For the money there’s nothing else close. Three months in here in Pennsylvania and it’s been flawless. Cold mornings, mud, long hours — it just works. Plenty of power left in reserve when clearing a fence row. Exactly as described, no surprises.

Powerful and dependableRuns quiet and sips fuel compared to the old machine we had at a self-build homestead. Operators at a self-build homestead all comment on how responsive it is. No lag in the controls at all. Showed up on a flatbed in about ten days, well strapped and undamaged. Tracks, pins, and hoses all still tight after heavy use. Solid company, solid machine.

Mostly greatNo major complaints. Good bang for the buck once you get it going. Grease it up, keep an eye on the tracks, and it’ll treat you right.

Good machine, minor notesSolid value. Minor learning curve on the controls but it’s a capable machine. The price-to-power ratio is hard to beat right now.

Solid with a few quibblesA few small issues out of the crate that I had to sort out, but support helped and it’s working now. Plenty of power left in reserve when building a retaining wall.

Best purchase for the farmOperators at an acreage owner all comment on how responsive it is. No lag in the controls at all. For a first-time owner this was the right call. Easy to operate and tough enough for real work building a retaining wall. Honestly thought it might be underpowered at this price but it handled building a retaining wall like a much bigger machine. Exactly as described, no surprises.

Beast of a machineFinally replaced our tired old machine. We added it to a vineyard and it’s already the most-used machine on the lot. Power is impressive for the size. The Kubota engine starts right up cold and never bogs down, even when clearing a fence row. Visibility from the seat is excellent for clearing a fence row. Highly recommend to anyone on the fence.

Beast of a machineMaintenance is straightforward, grease points are easy to reach, and the manual actually makes sense. Honestly thought it might be underpowered at this price but it handled moving dirt around the barn like a much bigger machine. We added it to a hobby farm and it’s already the most-used machine on the lot. Shipping was free and the freight driver called ahead to set up delivery. Visibility from the seat is excellent for moving dirt around the barn. Highly recommend to anyone on the fence.

Tough and reliableShopped around for weeks before pulling the trigger. Coming from renting, owning this paid for itself in about two months of pulling stumps. Maintenance is straightforward, grease points are easy to reach, and the manual actually makes sense. Power is impressive for the size. The Kubota engine starts right up cold and never bogs down, even when pulling stumps. Plenty of power left in reserve when pulling stumps. Couldn’t be happier with the purchase.

Outstanding machineAfter comparing a few brands, I went with this one. Runs quiet and sips fuel compared to the old machine we had at a hobby farm. Honestly thought it might be underpowered at this price but it handled digging footings like a much bigger machine. Tracks grip well on the slope behind our place. I’ve had it on wet ground digging footings with no trouble. Fuel burn is low for the amount of work it does. If you’re considering it, do it.

Does everything I hopedShopped around for weeks before pulling the trigger. The hydraulics are smooth and the controls are easy to learn. My nephew was running it confidently within an hour. I was digging a pond all last weekend and it didn’t miss a beat. For the money there’s nothing else close. The cab is comfortable for long days. Heater works great for winter digging a pond. Freight was free to my door and the driver was patient getting it off the truck. It handles digging a pond better than machines twice the price. Telling everyone at the co-op about it.

Punches above its weightFinally replaced our tired old machine. Perfect size for an acreage owner. Trailers easily behind my pickup and I can move it between sites myself. Boom swing makes it so much easier to dig along walls and fences. Huge help when prepping a building pad. Tracks grip well on the slope behind our place. I’ve had it on wet ground prepping a building pad with no trouble. Freight was free to my door and the driver was patient getting it off the truck. I’d buy from them again without hesitation. Five stars, easy.