Importing and modifying a new mini excavator from China

[dfkrug]

So now I am screwed, Door, Machine, Fuel, Motor Cover, and Hydraulic Fill. All different keys.

Sorry to hear of the break-in. DId it happen in a rural area?

As for the keys, I guess you now will replace all locks with matching set, no?

Nice to hear that hyd flows seem to be matched to your engine. Do you run at a full 3600RPM? Do the wheel motors feature piston drives, planetary gears, and brakes?

 

[D'oh]

It happened at the Boat Launch (rural Crown Land) The same Launch I have used for 30 years, first episode of this.

The motor doesn't need to rev that high, without a Tach, my guess is 2000-2300RPM, so Awesome that way, but I have yet to work it. Full extension of the Stick Cylinder will stall the Engine under those RPMs

I haven't had much "Travel Time", but Unloading off the trailer my guess is "Yes" to Brakes

Yes, Keyed alike is the way to go, I just have to find the Cylinders to match. I think I will bust into the Cab, and remove the Lock Cylinder in the Door, while in there, I will grab the Master Switch Key.

As for the Ignition, I will just buy a Switch off of Amazon, once I can figure out the Plug

 

[dfkrug]

The motor doesn't need to rev that high, without a Tach, my guess is 2000-2300RPM, so Awesome that way, but I have yet to work it. Full extension of the Stick Cylinder will stall the Engine under those RPMs

I haven't had much "Travel Time", but Unloading off the trailer my guess is "Yes" to Brakes

That RPM is a little low, even for the V-twin. 2500-2800 would probably be optimum. It seems they may have set your main system RV correctly if you can stall at that speed. But don't forget that these engines need to be warmed up to run well. Still check the pressures.

Take a snap of the wheel motor from outside the tracks, and it will be obvious if you have a cover and a gearbox there. You may want to change the wheel fluid, too. As you would for the whole machine.

 

[LouNY]

It happened at the Boat Launch (rural Crown Land) The same Launch I have used for 30 years, first episode of this.

The motor doesn't need to rev that high, without a Tach, my guess is 2000-2300RPM, so Awesome that way, but I have yet to work it. Full extension of the Stick Cylinder will stall the Engine under those RPMs

I haven't had much "Travel Time", but Unloading off the trailer my guess is "Yes" to Brakes

Yes, Keyed alike is the way to go, I just have to find the Cylinders to match. I think I will bust into the Cab, and remove the Lock Cylinder in the Door, while in there, I will grab the Master Switch Key.

As for the Ignition, I will just buy a Switch off of Amazon, once I can figure out the Plug

A locksmith is likely to be cheaper then "breaking" in.

 

[D'oh]

A locksmith is likely to be cheaper then "breaking" in.

Breaking was a little overboard. I think I can slide the window open

 

[D'oh]

Update!, Police have found 1 set of Keys, My Dad's Zippo (sentimental value) and Daughter's Truck Keys!

Just need a New Ignition Key and Window now!

 

[1hp]

made 10" bucket w/no teeth. like it very much. not too crazy about the OEM one.

 

[dfkrug]

made 10" bucket w/no teeth. like it very much. not too crazy about the OEM one.

Nice depth/volume. I just don't understand why China has not improved them.

 

[drawthree]

Update!, Police have found 1 set of Keys, My Dad's Zippo (sentimental value) and Daughter's Truck Keys!

Just need a New Ignition Key and Window now!

Have you had a chance to use the new MP46 enough to comment on how it performs relative to the smaller 1ish ton machines?

 

[D'oh]

Awaiting an Ignition Switch due to arrive today. So still waiting. Not sure if I will keep it or not, "Bigger" isn't always better at the Cabin where I have the most use for it. However the Swing Boom, and Pilot Controls, might make up for the Size.

I did manage another 20 hours on the FF12 this weekend. The Cabin is getting to be like a Park. Raking under Trees, Crushing up Deadfall, Piling a Brush Pile to Burn once Snow Flies.

Grass Seeded (I know it's late). Drained, Ditched, even some Graveled Trails in the bush.