Field Notes

Yanmar Blog — Excavator Engineering Briefings

Practical notes on mini excavator sizing, diesel maintenance, crawler vs wheeled selection and attachment economics for fleet managers.

Stop Buying Used Excavators by the Hour Meter: A 2025 Wholesale Reality Check

2026-09-30 · Charlotte Avery

A procurement admin argues that choosing used excavators for wholesale in 2025 requires service records, parts ecosystem checks, and supplier verification—not just low hours. Covers Yanmar mini excavators, Yanmar diesel starters, bucket suppliers, and private label options.

Two Backhoe Attachment Quotes, One $13,500 Lesson in TCO

2026-09-29 · Salma Benali

A procurement manager's account of nearly buying the cheapest backhoe attachment package for a compact excavator fleet—and the total cost of ownership checklist that changed the call. Includes a practical framework for evaluating backhoe attachment manufacturers.