Hi, Has anyone experience of owning or operating the XN008, XN12, or XN16 mini excavators sold worldwide by this company http://en.sdxiniu.com/ They are sometimes sold under the names 'Rhinoceros' and 'Carter' - there is a higher spec XN16 that is sold in OZ under the Carter name. I am mainly interested in the two smallest machines though. The machine would only be used by ourselves & not put out on self drive rental. I gather it is std practice with all Chinese machines to replace all fluids with higher spec western ones as soon as poss??? The simple direct controls & gear pump, along with the single cyl air cooled motor would make home repairs more possible
hi funny to read , i have a xn008 4 years now . for this money its unbelievable good . as i had a few small excavators expensive brands. this xn is so easy technology compare to kubota . ok its not as luxury and the movement is a little less smooth then a proportional joystick control . but it duos the job. only thing i changed is took a grinding tool and made a hole in the back to check the oil easier. as i say the next one will be from them also.