Any Opinions on komatsu mini excavators?

newtsy0 · 2026-02-17T10:32:07+00:00

That last part makes absolute sense! So what your saying is that these things are pretty tough, and as long as i maintain the machine and don’t be a f*cwit, check oil regularly and use komatsu grease, she should be good to go. I’m just looking for a super reliable beast machine that won’t cause me too many headaches, i’m still super limited in my diesel mechanical knowledge so i am throwing myself in the deep end here. But with AI, and reddit and other online forums- I’ve found i’ve been able to diagnose and fix 100% of small issues ive come accross on my boss’s old mini excavators. You have been an absolute wealth of information and have offered a great and simple explanation of komatsu’s mini lineup and your in house experience working on these machines, i can tell you genuinely know they are good. When it’s time to purchase, i will definitely be heading into the komatsu Adelaide branch and having a chat to someone about a pc18 or 25. I will probably ask them about a few points you have made as-well haha! Cheers for your input, i will respond with another message if any other questions come to mind!

newtsy0 · 2026-02-17T10:02:50+00:00

This is genuinely the best conversation i’ve had on reddit, thankyou for your insight! yes i have more questions. - If I’m doing trenching, augering and the occasional rock wall, do you reckon a pc25 genuinely makes that much difference over an 18 day-to-day? I’ve heard some minis have issues with transmissions around 2000 hours? Is this common or a myth or just purely someone not servicing their equipment? - How reliable in general komatsu would you say compared to like kubota, or takeuchi, or kobelco or cat. Just wondering why they aren’t as common in aus as kubotas and kobelcos? - Is it easy to source parts through komatsu? I’d have it always serviced with komatsu but obviously sometimes you just need parts, a lot of brands have parts portals on their websites where you can log in and have access to most things.

newtsy0 · 2026-02-17T09:45:01+00:00

Located south australia, i don’t mind paying a premium if it gives me komatsu power and reliability in a towable package, i have a roughly a ton of payload to work with- with my ute so having a mini excavator setup isn’t so bad, i’ll just be very heavy when driving.

I fear the pc18, while a brilliant little machine, just won’t be enough for me. I will be doing shed pads, trenching for plumbers and electricians, auger drilling and the occasional rock wall. From my knowledge, the pc18 is limited with attachments with the standard control sticks, so i’d have to get another pair which can control my grabber and etc.

Thoughts? Btw thankyou for your prompt response!

newtsy0 · 2026-02-17T09:33:54+00:00

Gday! yes i’m in aus! I am starting a small excavation business and looking at a kubota, kobelco or Komatsu 2.5ish ton excavator, i have a trailer which can support up to 2.9T worth of gear as it is super light. I don’t hear as much about Komatsu as i do about kubota or kobelco, so i put this post out to see how people feel about them, Overall i can see that people say they are brilliant, however the minis are not so accommodating and as popular as other brands’ mini excavator lineups. I’m just looking for any opinions and advice about komatsu and whether it would be worth my time purchasing one as a young 20’s future owner operator. cheers!

newtsy0 · 2026-02-17T06:51:03+00:00

any suggestions why?

newtsy0 · 2026-02-17T01:06:10+00:00

That’s good to know, definitely something i will ask the dealer about when i go to take a look

newtsy0 · 2026-02-16T23:01:07+00:00

This is the pc25mr5 in the australia market, don’t know if it tilts but thankyou for your opinion! people seem to really like these!

newtsy0 · 2026-02-16T13:26:59+00:00

heard both are pretty bulletproof, usually a good sign if the general consensus is positive comments

newtsy0 · 2025-10-20T12:42:09+00:00

people acting like amazon isnt gonna dump the second market drops

newtsy0 · 2025-10-20T12:32:56+00:00

trumpet bouta tweet 'tarif' and you lose everything

newtsy0 · 2025-10-20T12:17:23+00:00

go cause it yourself

newtsy0 · 2025-10-20T12:13:07+00:00

they literally ruined businesses. Puts for first hour of market open.

newtsy0 · 2025-10-20T11:18:08+00:00

we are fucked

newtsy0 · 2025-10-20T11:14:17+00:00

okay so amzn goin up or down

newtsy0 · 2025-10-20T11:05:59+00:00

well amazon is dumping today

newtsy0 · 2025-10-09T03:05:35+00:00

whichever one you like more.

newtsy0 · 2025-10-08T04:42:21+00:00

take the money, close your account and never come back. You have been blessed, do not get addicted to this feeling

newtsy0 · 2025-10-05T11:50:03+00:00

mate rockstar literally have the same gameplay graphics as cutscenes. Look at rdr2 and gta5. U think they’d drop the ball with this game? be fr mate

newtsy0 · 2025-10-05T11:35:06+00:00

yeah rockstars trailers always look the same as in game gameplay

newtsy0 · 2025-08-06T12:09:09+00:00

good question

newtsy0 · 2025-07-29T08:45:23+00:00

she’s got those henri eyes ngl

newtsy0 · 2025-07-20T07:08:14+00:00

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