Better Than Name Brand? Rhinoceros RH18 Mini Excavator Test & Review 🚜

0:00 The real-world RH-18 test 2:01 Build quality and first inspection 4:40 Kubota D902 engine and parts 8:20 Hydraulics and multi-function digging 10:24 Quick hitch safety and attachments 15:09 Dealer support, resale and compliance 17:06 Purchase prices versus hire costs 21:53 Who should buy the RH-18 Can a Chinese-built 1.8-ton mini-digger really stand alongside a name-brand machine? I put the Rhinoceros RH-18 through wet clay, slopes, stump clearing, trailer work and proper hours in the ground to find out. I examine the build quality, welding, grease points, Kubota D902 engine, parts availability, hydraulics, auxiliary circuit, quick hitch, hydraulic thumb grab, undercarriage and stability. I also cover the safety, fuel and compliance issues that matter to owners in Great Britain. Then I compare the costs of the RH-18 with used Kubota and JCB machines, regular hire, towing and long-term ownership. I finish with an honest view of who should buy an import, who should choose a name brand, and the three problems you need to consider before spending your money.