Nobody ever starts with this sentence. What they usually say is: “These machines are rubbish” “That brand is overrated” “The pump was junk” “The seller screwed me” But months later—after the second failure, the third invoice, and the quiet realisation—comes the truth: “I didn’t buy the wrong excavator.I was the wrong buyer for it.” This is that story. The Dream Purchase On paper, it was perfect: Reputable brand Strong resale value Smooth hydraulics Everyone said it was “the b