Real footage from my own runs, sped up 5× so you can see the range in under a minute.
I bring in a small number of Kubota diesel-powered compact machines, inspect and test every one myself, and sell them here in Western Wisconsin. When you call, you get me — there is no sales department here.
A strong-value compact machine for property work — acreage maintenance, brush and vegetation, dirt and material movement, landscaping, and smaller contractor jobs. Kubota diesel-powered and configured for real work.
Every figure above says where it came from. Anything marked measured, I measured on the machine in front of me. Anything marked supplier or Kubota is somebody else’s number that I have not personally confirmed yet, and I have said so rather than dressing it up. Specifications may change. Call or email me for current details and availability.
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Specs only tell you so much. Here’s what you notice in the first ten minutes of running one — including the part I’d rather tell you now than have you find out on delivery day.
There is nothing jerky about this machine. The hydraulics meter evenly off the joysticks, so the bucket goes where you put it instead of snapping there. That matters most if you aren’t a full-time operator — you can do close work near a building, a fence line or a septic field without white knuckles, and you’re a lot less worn out at the end of the day.
Top travel speed is roughly 3 to 3.5 mph, and most machines this size will out-run it across a yard. If you’re covering a long jobsite all day, that’s a real difference and you should know it going in. What you get in exchange is underneath the machine — and on the price tag.
Same engine size, same width class, same hydraulic pressure, same universal attachment interface, more track on the ground — and it gives up travel speed. Spec a name-brand machine in this size class the way my Work Package is built, with a general-purpose bucket and a 4-in-1, and you are typically $15,000 or more above $24,900. Put a mulcher head on it and the gap gets wider, not narrower.
Go price them. I’d rather you make a few calls and come back than take my word for it.
Contact patch measured on my own machine: 48″ of track on the ground × 9″ track width, two tracks. Comparisons are to published manufacturer specifications for machines in the same size class, which change from model year to model year.
Straightforward packages built around the Dagger. I keep the machines here in Western Wisconsin. Every one is inspected by me, serviced by a local mechanic, and function-tested before it goes out.
Pricing is introductory, subject to availability, and excludes applicable taxes and delivery. Delivery is quoted separately based on location. The safety windshield is included with the Mulching Package because it is needed for mulching; it is not required on the Work Package.
Every new HODAG machine includes a one-year limited parts warranty covering qualifying defects in materials and workmanship. Labor, transportation, and on-site travel are not included. I’ll give you the complete written terms before you buy.
I started HODAG because I wanted to offer good, capable equipment at a fair price and stand behind it personally. My plan is simple: provide good equipment, real help when customers need it, a straightforward one-year warranty, and build the business through satisfied customers and word of mouth.
Right now HODAG is one person — me. I inspect and test every machine myself, drawing on more than 30 years of manufacturing and quality-control experience. I’m not a mechanic, and I won’t pretend to be one — so I pay one. Every machine goes to an independent mechanic here in town for a full service before it’s delivered. If you have a problem, I’ll help work through it, get the manufacturer or a qualified tech involved when it’s over my head, and stay on it until you’re running again.
You may find similar-looking machines online. The difference here is that the machine is already in Wisconsin, configured, inspected and tested — and you’re buying it from the person who did that work.
An imported machine usually goes straight from the container to the customer. Mine don’t. Every machine I sell is inspected by me and then serviced by an independent mechanic before anyone takes delivery of it.
Major operating systems, hydraulics, controls, fluid levels, fittings, fasteners, safety functions, tracks and attachment operation. Thirty-plus years of manufacturing quality control is the part I’m actually good at.
An independent mechanic here in town sets track tension to spec, replaces the hydraulic oil with AW-46, swaps the hydraulic filter for a USA-made Baldwin BT366-10, and goes over the whole machine with a wrench in his hand.
Every machine is function-tested before it leaves, and you’re welcome to come run it yourself before you decide. Nothing goes out that I haven’t watched work.
The pre-delivery service is part of the package price — no prep fee, no setup charge, nothing added at signing. Delivery is the only thing quoted separately, based on where you are.
A loader is only as useful as what’s on the end of it. I only list attachments I’ve actually run or currently stock — checked for fit, hydraulic compatibility, and how they really perform.
The everyday workhorse — dirt, gravel, material handling, and cleanup.
Dig, grade, doze, and grab. One bucket that earns its keep across jobs.
Clear brush, saplings, and overgrowth on acreage and property lines. Requires the safety windshield.
Take stumps down flush without renting a dedicated machine. I ran one on my own property and it was the attachment that impressed me most.
Post holes, tree planting, deck and fence footings. I’ve run it on my own ground — it sets up quickly and digs without fighting you.
Water line, electrical, drain tile. Tested here, and it cut cleanly through everything I put it in.
Brush piles, logs, rock and storm cleanup. A genuinely good attachment on this machine — it takes an awkward load and holds it.
I’ll add more attachments as I test them. These aren’t offered yet — no specs, performance claims, or pricing until they’ve earned it.
Straight answers about the machine, where it comes from, and what to expect after the sale.
The Dagger TRX1100 platform is manufactured in China and powered by a genuine Kubota D1105 diesel engine. I import the machines, pick the configuration, and inspect and test every unit before I sell it. Support after the sale is me.
No. Similar-looking machines can be purchased online, but the purchasing experience is very different.
With HODAG, the machine is already here. I’ve gone through it, an independent mechanic has serviced it — tracks adjusted, AW-46 hydraulic oil, a USA-made Baldwin BT366-10 filter, and a full look-over — and it has been run before it is offered for sale. You can watch it operate, ask questions, and deal with the same person later if you need help.
You may find similar-looking machines online. The difference with HODAG is that the machine is already here, configured, inspected, tested, and supported by someone local.
You can, but importing equipment involves more than the advertised purchase price. Buyers may need to manage international payment, freight, customs, port handling, inland transportation, assembly, damage claims, missing parts, and communication across time zones.
I’ve already done all of that — the factory relationship, the freight, the customs, the assembly. That work is most of what you’re paying me for.
HODAG is new, and I’m not going to claim years of customer field history I don’t have. I picked the TRX1100 after a lot of research and hands-on use because it has performed well, uses a proven Kubota diesel engine, and has a straightforward mechanical design. I inspect every machine before I sell it, a local mechanic services it before delivery, and it comes with a one-year limited parts warranty.
Yes. The TRX1100 is powered by a genuine Kubota three-cylinder diesel engine.
Kubota engines are widely used throughout the compact-equipment industry because of their durability, serviceability, and parts availability.
Two passes, by two different people.
First I go through the machine myself — major operating systems, hydraulics, controls, fluid levels, fittings, fasteners, safety functions, tracks and attachment operation.
Then it goes to an independent mechanic here in town, who adjusts the tracks to spec, replaces the hydraulic oil with AW-46, swaps the hydraulic filter for a USA-made Baldwin BT366-10, and goes over the entire machine.
After that it gets function-tested. None of that happens to a machine that ships straight to a driveway from a container, and it is built into the price rather than added to it.
Call me.
I’ll help work through the issue, bring in the manufacturer or a qualified technician when it’s needed, track down the right part, and stay on it until you have a practical repair plan.
Yes. I order machine-specific replacement parts directly from the manufacturer.
Common maintenance components such as filters, fluids, hoses, fittings, bearings, and many engine-related parts can also be sourced through established North American suppliers. I’m building up a local stock of common service and wear items as I go.
Yes — every new HODAG machine includes a one-year limited parts warranty covering qualifying defects in materials and workmanship. Labor, transportation, and on-site travel are not included. I’ll give you the complete written terms before you buy.
The engine is manufactured by Kubota, but the TRX1100 itself is not a Kubota-branded machine. A Kubota engine dealer may be able to provide engine-related service or parts, but individual dealers determine what equipment they will work on.
For anything machine-related, call me first.
The TRX1100 uses a common mini-skid-steer quick-attach interface and is compatible with many compact attachments. Mounting fit, hydraulic flow, hose connections, attachment weight and operating compatibility must be confirmed before use.
Yes. The TRX1100 can be configured with a compatible forestry mulcher.
A protective polycarbonate windshield is required when operating the mulcher. Mulching performance will depend on the material being cut, operator technique, attachment setup, and hydraulic requirements.
The TRX1100 is a strong fit for:
It may not be the right machine for a high-hour fleet that needs a nationwide dealer network. I’ll tell you straight if it isn’t a fit — I’d rather lose the sale than sell you the wrong machine.
Dimensionally and hydraulically it sits in the same class. Same engine size, comparable width, comparable hydraulic pressure, and it takes the same universal mini skid-steer attachments.
It puts more track on the ground than the machines I’ve measured it against — 48″ of track contact at 9″ wide — which is an advantage on soft ground and finished lawn.
It is heavier to trailer and slower across a jobsite than most of them, and it comes without a dealer network behind it. Those are the trade-offs, and they are a large part of why it costs what it costs.
Major equipment brands carry substantial dealer-network, financing, marketing, corporate, and overhead costs. Those brands also offer broader service networks and established resale markets.
I sell direct, out of one location, with no dealer network and no payroll behind me. I’m not pretending those differences don’t exist. What I can offer is a capable machine, help from the person who sold it to you, and real value at a significantly lower purchase price.
Yes. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect the TRX1100 and see it operate before making a decision.
I’d rather you come look at it, run it, and walk away than buy something that doesn’t fit what you’re doing.
No. HODAG is me — one person, in Western Wisconsin.
I spent 30-plus years in manufacturing and quality control before this, and I picked this machine after buying one and running it on my own land. I test the equipment myself, I answer my own phone, and I add products only after I’ve used them. I’m not trying to look bigger or more established than I am.
What I can’t give you is a nationwide dealer network or a loaner while yours is down. What you do get is one accountable person who knows the machine and picks up when you call.
I’m in Western Wisconsin. Call or text me with questions, to talk through attachments, or to set up a time to see the Dagger run — I demo the machines on my own property, so you can put one to work on real ground instead of a parking lot.
This is my cell. If I’m out running a machine, leave a message and I’ll call you back the same day.