What did you do with your Chinese baby digger today?

[drawthree]

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If this is the filter you are installing, it may be as simple as 2 adaptors. My setup is much more complicated due to the factory cooler, which is rumored to have fittings not available in the USA. another option would be to remove your 2 lines and take them with your filter and have 2 new lines made.

Yes that looks like the one I have and I'm hoping to be able to plumb it in with just 2 adapters.

 

[drawthree]

You want to measure the OD of a male threaded fitting. These are DIN metric O-ring fittings. Here is a chart of the ODs for DIN Light:

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The OD is going to be 12, 14, 16, or 18mm. The thread pitch will likely be 1.5mm per thread. I doubt you have DIN Heavy fittings.

I post a chart from DiscountHydraulicHose.com on the back of my workshop door. They have all the fittings you need, plus don't forget to buy some extras, including plugs when you order. Or just go to a local shop if you have one.

I did measure the OD of the male side - it's one of the pictures I posted. Based on that measurement I think it's a 22mm and I confirmed it is a 1.5mm thread. I need to adapt to 3/4 NPT inlets on the filter housing. For the hose side of the housing I think I want a 5007L-15-12 adapter, but I don't see a -12 (3/4) offered - I'm only finding -08 (1/2). I'm not sure yet though - I'm still trying to verify.

 

[drawthree]

I did measure the OD of the male side - it's one of the pictures I posted. Based on that measurement I think it's a 22mm and I confirmed it is a 1.5mm thread. I need to adapt to 3/4 NPT inlets on the filter housing. For the hose side of the housing I think I want a 5007L-15-12 adapter, but I don't see a -12 (3/4) offered - I'm only finding -08 (1/2). I'm not sure yet though - I'm still trying to verify.

I think the adapter for the hydraulic tank side of the housing would be 5307L-15-12, but again I don't see a -12 offered - only the -08. I may end up having to use the -08 1/2 NPT adapters and use another pair of adapters to go from the 1/2 NPT to 3/4 NPT.

 

[dfkrug]

I think the adapter for the hydraulic tank side of the housing would be 5307L-15-12....

Remember that the tank side of the return filter is low pressure, so you can use anything. I used the OUT side of the filter to support it, and therefore avoid having to fab up a support bracket. Also, filter upside-down is OK, and may allow for easier servicing.

 

[drawthree]

I think the adapter for the hydraulic tank side of the housing would be 5307L-15-12, but again I don't see a -12 offered - only the -08. I may end up having to use the -08 1/2 NPT adapters and use another pair of adapters to go from the 1/2 NPT to 3/4 NPT.

I ordered a filter head with 1/2 NPT inlets instead. Then I should to get it inline with just 2 adapters.

 

[D'oh]

I forget who suggested it, but someone suggested using a tow behind yard cart in one of the other mini x threads.

Between carrying a portable which, rope, pulleys, chainsaw, etc., I think a yard cart would be my best option if there's a way to add a simple tow hitch?

The thorn tree to the right is one of the reasons a tracked mini appeals to me. Plus, there isn't much room in some of the areas I need to work for a full size tractor. A grapple would be handy for dealing with the thorns.

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I run a Garden Cart, even made a Lift Rope so other than the End Gate removal, I don't even have to get off the machine.

You do have to watch not to Overload the Cart though, I have had 1 Sidewall Blowout.

 

[oldrustysteel]

I cannot take credit for this, found it on a facebook page. He did a nice job, but I don't agree with engine oil visc. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OUR CHINEESE BABY DIGGERS

 

[oldrustysteel]

Another good video from Cam

 

[Sonny580]

I was going to bolt on a blade extension but didnt like the overlap. Mine is the L-12 and I cant get fittings to install my variable flow control to slow the hyd. down so it dont throw you off the seat every time you touch a lever. Mine has the fan/oil cooler setup too.
I found out the hyd. will go dead IF you get on the wrong angle.
After the ordeal with the crud burned on the valve stems and rusted up carb, mine runs fairly decant now.( S'POSED to have been a new unit right out of the chimineese container! Motor had no compression so I ended up having to take the motor out and tear it apart and go thru the whole thing to get it to run again!)
I re-did the choke cable so it dont flop around loose all over around the motor.
The teeth are junk on them,---bent 2 of mine twice each so gotta beef them up then heat treat them. I know I got tuff honeysuckle bushes but to bend teeth???? LOL!
Another thing I see is that the L-12's never had seat belts on them and no place to put one! Not exactly legal for them to sell them that way either in this country!
I rigged a 3" tiedown strap across the roof upright posts and ran it across my lap to keep from getting tossed off the second time it dumped me!
For 13.5 hp you can do some serious damage to brush. I can take out a LOT of the smaller stuff with just the front blade. Disturbs less dirt that way and keeps burning pile cleaner.

I wish I could get another one to take apart and put on the shelf for spares when I need them.

 

[drawthree]

I cannot take credit for this, found it on a facebook page. He did a nice job, but I don't agree with engine oil visc. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OUR CHINEESE BABY DIGGERS
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For those who have the DIN M22 x 1.5 return hose called out in the reference sheet (which mine is) I would suggest a different hydraulic filter housing to anyone looking to add one. The one called out in the sheet has a 3/4 NPT inlet and outlet but I haven't been able to find an adapter to go directly from the M22 to 3/4 NPT. I did find adapters though to go from M22 to 1/2 NPT so I went with the Buyers FH625 which is a 15 GPM Return Line Filter Head with 1/2 Inch NPT Ports and a 25 PSI bypass.