I Bought a Chinese Mini Skid Steer… Did I Just Make a Huge Mistake?

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

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I spent an "irresponsible" amount of money on a Derette V1000 mini skid steer for my fabrication shop. Is it a genius productivity upgrade or just an expensive lawn ornament? From filling a 150-ft trench to plowing Wisconsin snow and fabricating custom counterweights, I’m putting this Chinese mini skid to the ultimate test. I also share my experience buying from a US dealer and why I chose this over a $35k name-brand unit.
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I run a small fabrication shop specializing in CNC plasma-cut parts, custom metal signs, and mini skid steer attachments. Every week I share honest, unfiltered looks at the builds, the business, and the lessons I learn along the way.
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