MoonMelon - 1monIf a real excavator is too pricey you can always get a mini: https://www.amazon.com/HY12C-Excavator-Hydraulic-Certified-Landscaping/dp/B0F4JLSVKN 8
bizarroland @lemmy.world - 1monFunnily enough, I noticed that there's a sale on eBay and there's a few excavators on it for 15% off right now. 6
hactar42 - 1monIn the US there is no license requirement, so yes anyone can operate and buy one. However, it would need to be on private property. You could not take it on public roads or paths, just like you can't ride a dirt bike on the road. 6
StinkyFingerItchyBum - 1mon You could not take it on public roads or paths, just like you can't ride a dirt bike on the road. You have lead a sheltered life it seems. 7
FreshParsnip in shittyasklemmy
Can a regular person buy an excavator?
If a real excavator is too pricey you can always get a mini: https://www.amazon.com/HY12C-Excavator-Hydraulic-Certified-Landscaping/dp/B0F4JLSVKN
Funnily enough, I noticed that there's a sale on eBay and there's a few excavators on it for 15% off right now.
In the US there is no license requirement, so yes anyone can operate and buy one.
However, it would need to be on private property. You could not take it on public roads or paths, just like you can't ride a dirt bike on the road.
You have lead a sheltered life it seems.
With cash only my friend
Of course. Look up equipment auctions.
Don’t be a pussy.
I use one as my daily driver.
Only with a small enough bribe.
Are you trying to build a killdozer?