Can the H15R Mini Excavator Actually Dig? Real Test in Clay Soil

Today we finally put the H15R mini excavator to work. After spending the entire winter modifying and upgrading this machine, it was time to answer the big question many of you have been asking in the comments… Can it actually dig? One viewer told me they had an auction coming up and wanted to see what this machine could do before bidding. So today we head out into my yard here in Northeast Ohio and dig into hard clay soil and oak tree roots to see how the H15R performs. This isn't a professional operator demonstration. I'm just a homeowner learning how to run these machines, which is exactly how most people buying these budget excavators will be using them. In this video you'll see: • H15R digging performance in hard clay • Root ripping from large oak trees • Real amateur operation (no fancy skills) • Hydraulic temps and machine performance • How stable the machine feels while digging I also show that this machine does NOT have flow controls installed, so what you're seeing is the machine operating as-is. If you're considering buying a Chinese mini excavator, hopefully this gives you a real-world look at what these machines can do. At the end of the video I'll link the full H15R modification series where I upgraded this machine all winter.