Importing and modifying a new mini excavator from China

   / Importing and modifying a new mini excavator from China #1,463  
Thanks for the info. I will start on those tonight.
You may want to check for yourself since it's a different model, mine also has a swing boom with no pilot controls. There were three male zirks I didn't replace too. Also, the cylinders were all M8 and many were weak threads. I suggest tack welding all the zirks on the cylinders.

Here's a service manual for the H12. If anyone has found for other models please post. Starting on page 44 (pdf p.46) is where the BOM starts if you are trying to build a parts manual.
 
   / Importing and modifying a new mini excavator from China
  • Thread Starter
#1,464  
You may want to check for yourself since it's a different model, mine also has a swing boom with no pilot controls.
Yes, there are several different kinds of zerks on these machines, plus you will benefit when changing some to angled zerks.

What I would do is remove the zerks you want to change, and measure the thread. Then buy the sizes you need. You can also get a zerk kit that has a variety of sizes.
 
   / Importing and modifying a new mini excavator from China #1,465  
Hi everyone. I’m new to the site, and joined because of this thread. I’m grateful for finding it be a new owner of a agt lh12r. I’ve definitely already learned a lot after a few days of reading all the posts here. And hope to add some of my own as time goes on
 

Attachments

  • IMG_2012.jpeg
    11.8 MB · Views: 1,315
   / Importing and modifying a new mini excavator from China #1,466  
Hi everyone. I’m new to the site, and joined because of this thread. I’m grateful for finding it be a new owner of a agt lh12r. I’ve definitely already learned a lot after a few days of reading all the posts here. And hope to add some of my own as time goes on
Welcome Bill, congrats on the purchase, these little machines are impressive.
 
   / Importing and modifying a new mini excavator from China #1,467  
Thank you, I definitely have a lot of plans for it. Unfortunately winter is making them wait.
 
   / Importing and modifying a new mini excavator from China #1,468  
Thank you, I definitely have a lot of plans for it. Unfortunately winter is making them wait.
Yep, I’m in the same situation, mini is tucked away waiting on warmer weather. I want to add a hydraulic oil filter as the next mod/improvement.
 
   / Importing and modifying a new mini excavator from China #1,469  
I plan on doing the same with a full hydraulic oil change at the same time. I do plan on adding a few attachments over the winter so I’m ready for spring. One thing I do plan on working out over the winter is some sort of quick tach extension for the blade to help stabilize during tougher digging conditions.
 
   / Importing and modifying a new mini excavator from China
  • Thread Starter
#1,470  
Yep, I’m in the same situation, mini is tucked away waiting on warmer weather. I want to add a hydraulic oil filter as the next mod/improvement.
Opposite here. I need the fall/winter/spring moisture to properly dig and compact. My machine is way up the creek, preparing to grab/pull/cut a bunch of fallen trees and branches for a winter burn pile.
 

Tractor & Equipment Auctions

1271 (A50490)
1271 (A50490)
2017 Ford F-350 4x4 Crew Cab Flatbed Service Truck (A49461)
2017 Ford F-350...
Kubota SVL65-2 Open Station Rubber Block Tread Skid Steer (A51039)
Kubota SVL65-2...
2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300 26FT BOX TRUCK (A51219)
2013 INTERNATIONAL...
2023 TAKEUCHI TL10V2 SKID STEER (A51242)
2023 TAKEUCHI...
Komatsu Pc200lc Excavator (A50514)
Komatsu Pc200lc...
 
Top