Recent content by bitbanger

Nice. If I have one upgrade suggestion before you start buying rear implements: Pats Easy Change hitch. They can stay on when taking backhoe on/off, and you don't need to pull the whole frame like a (for ex) Speedco quick hitch. Mention it now because PTO shafts will need to be a little longer...

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Update: the noise eventually returns regardless of remote A or B position. Moving to center/disabling remotes immediately stops the noise. Took some temp readings today. Note that the temp in the upper left is simply the temp at the crosshair (+). The top of the scale (on the right) indicates...

Hey folks - I'll try to make this as succinct as possible. Did my 50hr service a few weeks ago, it's been 90% loader+tiller (w/hyd toplink) work since getting the CX in Feb. Installed the backhoe last week in anticipation of some trenching. Cycled all the cylinders, re-checked hyd fluid, all...

It is called out in the owner's manual, but all I have immediate access to is the service manual (below) and only for the open-station model. Technically these are for Ag/Turf/Ind tires - they don't explicitly call out R14s. Also if it's not noted in the tire section of the owner's manual, look...

You'll be grateful one day for the faster hydraulics. In the meantime use that big up/down lever to the right of the steering wheel to slow things down. ;) (edit: oh I see you said even at idle. Tough to gauge someone's sensitivity level over the internet. If your dealer is nearby I'd stop by...

Niice. I think I read they also include standard now a 3rd function *knob* on the loader control.... but don't include the rest of the solenoids/hydraulics. Point is, hopefully you have a set of ports in the rear associated with that C/D control!

Thought someone may find this bolt info useful in the future. Links to McMaster PNs below. On two separate machines, brand new, half the bucket tooth hardware was destroyed (cross threaded) on removal. Combination of cheap hardware, black oxide finish (which gets compromised almost immediately...

A loader valve to control top+tilt would be very slick! If that's what you're proposing.

If that is indeed the only option, and it's not a power beyond port, then yes it works fine for my needs in this manner. I'd be surprised if you couldn't specify the rear remote actuation type on a CK though? Might want to ask around some more. Maybe just not something they've done...

This will come in very handy when I get around to extending it, thank you!!

I gave it a thought - I'm sure it's the same remote piloted assembly beneith (so would thread in). But I'd need to measure one in person to see where the knob would/could sit (you could rotate the position of course). Cab has the remote assembly at a different angle so I think it may land in an...

As you may have noticed, the cab model has it substantially higher. Perhaps lessons learned. Anyway at this point I just need to quit complaining/shut up and make a new one. :)

Ah good eye, thanks for chiming in! I've learned to "live" with it for now, but when reversing and lowering/curling the loader I'm pushing that knob into the underside/backside of my knee. Ergonomics are terrible, but like everything else it'll have to wait. I did see exactly what I needed to...

It's looking that way. I need to wait to get some steel rod to possibly fashion up a new lever. I saw at least one CK owner on here did the same, shouldn't be too bad. I think instead of trying to remove the knob (without destroying it) I'll just toss on that ergonomic Kioti knob instead (and...