I Bought a Chinese Mini Excavator & Skid Steer | Full Cost Breakdown

What could possibly go wrong? I rolled the dice and bought a gas-powered Chinese mini excavator AND a skid steer sight unseen from Ritchie Bros. Auctions — and in this video, I break down the entire process, from bidding to delivery. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to buy heavy equipment online without seeing it first, this video is for you. I cover every cost involved, including the purchase price, buyer’s premium, taxes, and shipping fees — and then give you a first look at the machines after they arrived. 🔧 In This Video: Why I bought these machines sight unseen How the Ritchie Bros. auction process works The REAL cost breakdown (no fluff!) First impressions of the mini excavator and skid steer What to expect when buying Chinese equipment online Is it worth the risk? My honest thoughts 💸 Cost Categories Covered: Auction winning bids Ritchie Bros buyer’s premium Taxes, fees, and hidden costs Cross-country shipping Final “all in” price per machine 🛠️ Whether you're into homesteading, land clearing, off-grid projects, or just looking for affordable equipment for your land — this is a must-watch. ✅ Subscribe for upcoming videos where I test, review, and put these machines to work in the real world. #MiniExcavator #SkidSteer #RitchieBrosAuction #ChineseEquipment #HeavyEquipment #SightUnseenPurchase #ConstructionDIY #LandClearing #EquipmentReview #AuctionBuyingTips #GasPoweredExcavator #OffGridTools Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @betweenthesharksgarage   *Find the tools I use at Between the Sharks Garage Amazon Store* https://www.amazon.com/shop/betweenth... I recently acquired this matchpro skidsteer and a vicsec mini excavator, both of which are Chinese-made gas-powered machines. I found them at an auction held by the richie brothers, and I must say, it was quite an exciting experience! In this video, I put these machines to the test and share my thoughts on their performance. Stay tuned as I break down the costs involved in this purchase and give you a detailed account of my journey as a first-time bidder at the richie bros auction. If you enjoy this content, don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to join me on this adventure. Your support means the world to me, and it truly helps the channel grow. Plus, I promise not to interrupt your dinner with any phone calls! Stuff I Use and some Discount Codes- If you choose to buy any of this stuff through these links the companies will continue to support the channel- So thank you ALLPOWERS code: BSG10 https://iallpowers.com/?ref=jprjzizy Simder Welders https://www.ssimder.com/?ref=nyqqoqfq sharks 30% off BougeRv https://bit.ly/4dc6N2h https://amzn.to/3BbuOt1 code sharks Wuben X3 Flashlight https://goaff.pro/jmiiwacztc Code Betweenthesharks One Car Stereo https://onecarstereo.com/?ref=shfavcbb Lasgoo Laser 10% Off Code: OQMDPG9V https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7CMSDQ3?... https://s.vevor.com/bfRfQy Discount code: VEV5OFF 5% discount code for all vevor product