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User Review: Yuchai YC60-8 Excavator Performance - MikePhua - 06-27-2025
Mr. Wang, a user from Henan province who works in construction in Beijing, purchased the Yuchai YC60-8 excavator in 2010. As a regular member of the Yuchai machinery user community in Beijing, Mr. Wang has shared his experience with the machine, focusing on its overall performance, fuel consumption, and issues faced during usage.
Basic Information
The Yuchai YC60-8 is one of the best-selling models from Yuchai Heavy Industry and an upgraded version of the widely-used YC60-7. The machine has received recognition in the industry, having applied for 12 patents and won the "Guangxi Science and Technology Progress Award" and the "Third Prize of the China Machinery Industry Science and Technology Award." In 2010, it was ranked first in sales for excavators of the same tonnage in the domestic market.
Specifications:
- Operating Weight: 5,800 kg
- Engine Model: Yuchai YC
- Power: 45 kW / 2,200 RPM
- Bucket Capacity: 0.22 m³
- Dozer Blade: Standard
- Breaker Line: Optional
Mr. Wang purchased the Yuchai YC60-8 excavator in March 2010, paying in full for the machine at a price of 330,000 RMB. He chose Yuchai based on the experiences of his friends, who were already using Yuchai excavators and praised their performance. Moreover, the price was more affordable compared to imported brands.
Working Conditions
The YC60-8 is primarily used for trenching in municipal and telecommunications projects, as well as some loading and leveling work. Since the machine did not come with the optional breaker line, it has not been fitted with a breaker.
Fuel Consumption
For trenching operations, the fuel consumption is about 170-180 RMB per shift. According to Mr. Wang’s operator, Xiao Li, this fuel consumption is considered average when compared to other machines in the same category working together.
Machine Performance
According to both Mr. Wang and the operator Xiao Li, the YC60-8 performs well, particularly considering it has only been used for 300 hours. The machine remains in excellent condition, and its digging power and speed are superior to other domestic brands working in the same area.
Drawbacks
While the overall performance of the YC60-8 is good, Xiao Li, the 90s-born operator, pointed out a few areas where the machine could improve:
- Limited Cabin Space: The YC60-8 is considered to have a medium-sized body compared to other excavators in its class, but the cabin design feels cramped. This makes it uncomfortable for operators, especially during long hours of work.
- Poor Sealing: The excavator’s poor sealing leads to dust and noise entering the cabin. After a day’s work, operators often end up covered in dust. Xiao Li suggested that the manufacturer could improve the sealing system to enhance the work efficiency and comfort of the operator.
- Ineffective Air Conditioning: Since the purchase, the air conditioning system has not functioned correctly. It fails to provide adequate cooling, and due to poor sealing, the little cool air produced escapes from the cabin. As a result, Xiao Li had to buy an external fan as a substitute for the air conditioning system.
Mr. Wang expressed dissatisfaction with the after-sales service provided by Yuchai's Beijing dealership. Within the first month of use, the machine developed an issue with the arm cylinder, which naturally dropped. When Mr. Wang contacted the after-sales service, the response was that this was a normal occurrence. This led to Mr. Wang’s frustration, and he even threatened to block the dealership’s door if they did not recognize it as a fault. After this confrontation, the dealership acknowledged the issue and promised to repair the fault.
Conclusion
Overall, Mr. Wang is satisfied with the performance of the Yuchai YC60-8, particularly for a domestic brand. However, he hopes that the manufacturer and dealership can improve their after-sales service and take user feedback into consideration. As the machine is an important asset for his business, worth over 300,000 RMB, he wishes that the design and manufacturing of domestic excavators would catch up with foreign brands. Mr. Wang concluded that if the issues mentioned are addressed, he would choose a domestic excavator again for his next purchase.