Hidden Costs of Buying a Mini Excavator (And How to Avoid Every Single One)

Hidden Costs of Buying a Mini Excavator (And How to Avoid Every Single One)

Don’t get stung after the purchase. From freight surprises to wrong attachments, here are the 7 extra costs nobody talks about — and exactly how XtracMower eliminates them.

The 7 costs covered:

  1. Freight & crating fees (we show real quotes: $800–$2,200)
  2. Dealer “prep & assembly” rip-offs ($500–$1,500)
  3. Missing hydraulic thumb or quick-attach ($900 add-on elsewhere)
  4. No trailer included, then you need a $4,000+ trailer
  5. Import duty & broker fees when buying direct from China
  6. Parts delays — 8–12 weeks from some sellers
  7. Surprise sales tax at delivery (some states hit you with 6–10%)

How XtracMower fixes every one:

  • Free residential delivery with liftgate on every machine
  • 100% assembled and tested before shipping
  • Free hydraulic thumb on most models
  • Optional trailer + excavator bundles
  • We clear customs and pay duty — zero surprise fees
  • U.S. warehouses in CA, TX, GA, NJ — parts in 2–5 days
  • Tax is shown upfront at checkout