I'm glad you showed how relatively easy it was to replace the hydraulic hoses on your mini-digger. I also have one that I purchased from China last year and wondered if I could do more than just routine maintenance... like replacing hydraulic hoses. Now that I have watched your video, it doesn't seem intimidating at all. So, thank you for this! You and Julie are doing great on your build. Keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to your completing the garage and then onto your new home!
Thank you Patrick - they are very simple when you break them down. Much simpler than a modern car for sure. thanks for the nice comments and watch out for the new video tomorrow. (promise...no concrete)
This is great guys! My wife and I started looking into this machine when we came across your videos. We have a John Deere 1025r, with a backhoe and a pile of other fun attachments. What we plan on doing is taking one of these mini excavators and separating the digger from the tracks. We intend to mount the digger on the back of an old F250 pickup truck, then turn the tracks and blade into a micro bulldozer. The two rigs will serve two purposes. Skidding and loading logs to be milled, and working hard to reach gold claims. Good luck on your repair, cheers from Arizona!
Sounds like a great project - you would need another engine and hydraulics to split but it would not be too difficult. I am very happy with the little mini ex even though I had this problem - it is ready to go again and just waiting for a break in the weather. 😀
A really good video, showing the simplicity of the design of the mini digger controls and how to carry out maintenance and repairs. Thanks for the explanations and showing how to do it. Look forward to future 'maintenance videos' - they're a good break from the main series.
I absolutely love your videos! I just purchased a Chinese Mini excavator, and Iso happy for your knowledge you share. I just learned that 90 percent of the hydraulic hoses and connections are actually made in China!
Hi Ian they make a metal wrap similar to the plastic one that is the proper protection for those hydronic hoses. If you have other hoses that need making up tell the people that make it up to fit the protection wile they make the hoses. Here in Italy I have the metal protection on all the hydronic hoses.
I've just watched all your videos on this little chinese machine. It seems it is almost readily fixable and it does its job. It's definitely worth the money.
Morning Ian I enjoyed your video on replacing the haudraulic pipes on the mini digger. I would strongly suggest making other maintenance videos which are not only informative but help fill the gap in waiting for the main weekly episode. Keep up the good work I am a subscriber and appreciate how you do everything to such a high standard, firstly from a quality perspective but also because you don't have any regrets when you look back. Regards from Rome
Hi Ian that was really helpful to watch you give mini digger oil change hydraulic oil change and future proofing hose lines as you said its fairly easy to work on a few fiddles here and there powered wheel barrow looks like a good investment to the project. Julie is her usual self with her lovely smile and cheeky way she says things .sure puts a smile on others . What a lovely couple you are hope all goes well in future plus real hard workers both of you are thanks for maintenance videos well liked by me.
Thank you Garry, really appreciate it. Yes the mini dumper will come in to its own very soon when we backfill the retaining wall. It is too tight for the tractor or excavator to get up there.
Looks like most of the parts are off the shelf. Even if you cant get the right part some thing similar could be adapted to take its place. All the way down to the little engine.
This machine looks very good for access to the pipework. The hoses do move around quite a lot when they are subjected to pressure, I think that is what causes the chafing rather than cab rotation. Your idea of having the extra oil cooler was very wise, we did not get such high temperatures here (in the Lot), this year, but I often think about the hydraulic system when it is 50 degs here, my main oil supply line went in a similar way on the mini pel, but the Volvo is not quite as accessible as your digger, but we could not work without it, that and our Fergi tractor and carry box, I will be interested to see your mini dumper. Stay safe! Chris B.
Cheers Chris - it was good to strip it all down to see how it all worked. The little dumper is great and well worth the money from Deleks.fr......free shipping too.
I put old garden hose around my Hyd. Lines that can rub against each other just slice a piece of pie because it will fit around the holes you want to protect and then wire tired in place. It works great and helps. I worked for a hydraulic company for years.
Great Job Ian. Hydraulic hoses are the norm on machines. That is one of those guarantees in life. A hose will eventually break. On the up side, you get to know your machine better.
Exactly, that is why I stripped it right down, not only to get access but just to get a good feel for it and know what to look out for. Cheers for watching 👍🏻
It’s never fun to when the equipment breaks down, but this made for a great video. Can’t wait to see the mini dumper I’m sure it’s going to be a back saver for you!!!
It will for sure, but also a lot safer as we have to go on the slope at the back of the garage. Should have bought it months back but you can't have everything at the same time 🤣
Just ran into your channel. Very fun to watch, love your accent. You've gave me confidence to do work on my current equipment and possibly buy a Chinese digger like yours. Cheers from the States
You're a genius Ian. Sorry to see you got a leak but happy to see you got it fixed. I try to check different things on my John Deere so I can catch something before it breaks. Good work my friend.
Nice comprehensive video. You have been part of the inspiration for me to get a chinese mini excavator and I did pick up a 2.0 tonne machine and about to find its capabilities. Thank you for your videos.
You can also take an old garden hose cut a piece the length you need and split it, wrap it around your hydraulic hose and secure with three zip ties. Works great. Nice job on repair.
Good to know what to look for. I only have 8 hours on mine so far. Looking forward to seeing the mini dumper and if it can be adapted to plough snow and maybe pull another trailer! Thanks for posting.
You can purchase the snow plough and a trailer attachment from Deleks....I am going to have a go at making my own trailer attachment as this will be very useful for us.
Got a 49 Ford 8N with a front end loader. The hydraulic lines had taken a beating mostly from sun damage drying them out. Used electric corrugated sleeve and zip tied it over my lines in order to protect them . Actually looks very pleasing as well.
The "pipes" ,are Called & referred to HOSES ,here across the Pond. The "Pipes" here are the Hard-metal-UNFLEXABLE tubes. I can get the "Bonnet vs. Hood" componentry. I was "loosing-it" EVERY TIME you were saying "The pipes". Kind of looks like that you Sir ; had a Lot of FUN with that "Monkey-Wrenching" ( spaner-ing) activities. Best wishes with all your endeavours.
Nice video. I was thinking about the cable wrap also! I think it will work as a protection. Now you know of the rubbing, you can check it every week to see how it holds.
I have a Chinees SDJK 2 ton excavator, when they gave me a tour of their factory I saw Bobcats also being assembled in the same place. Please show as much maintenance as you can . I have already had to replace two grease fittings. I have a very good grease gun and you need to be sure it is off fittings befor you go to the next one.
Thanks George - exactly, a lot of known brands are also assembled and fabricated in the same factories. I am looking for a decent powered grease gun, and I will be changing some of the grease nipples for right angled ones as it was near impossible to fill a few of them.
great video. On the basis of your videos we ordered one as well. It arrived a few weeks ago and wow what a great little bit of kit. Going to be so useful for our own project here in Pembrokeshire. Keep up the good work.
That is great Jon - glad you are happy with it. Even if you only use it a few times a year, it is there and available. Allows you to think bigger for your projects too.
Great video....I am looking at possibly on purchasing a Chinese excavator for my farm. As I am a do it yourselfer & being concerned about future maintenance. Your video is very encouraging. Thanks
No problem - for a DIYer these work great. I am not a pro so not sure how they are treated in the commercial world but if you own it, you look after it and it will last as long as you want it to. (one hopes 😉)
Hey. I found in Poland ther are distributors like Gunter Grossman, Nex, Keeway, they sell those import diggers and offer, parts, maybe suport etc. If you need any help in future let me know. Really like your content! Keep going!
@@HomesteadingUncontained And the covering will make a difference as well, especially since you re-routed them a bit. Keep up the great work you two (plus the two doggies and other help you have at times).
Very nice repair Ian. I notice that your digger comes apart easier and faster than the brand I have. I'm off to check my hoses now! Was there a hydraulic oil filter changed? I have a small mesh filter that goes in the tank somewhere (haven't found exactly where yet). There is a spare in the tool kit supplied with my digger. Cheers Dave.
I do not think I have a hydraulic filter. I will double check if I can spot one in the tank. I was surprised how easy it was to take apart. Taking that seat off reveals near enough everything.
I am a subscriber and have been watching your videos for a while. Thanks for showing all the work you have done on the mini excavator. I am planning to buy a similar one soon but perhaps with a swing boom. I have a small Chinese flail mower and if its any indication it does seem that these machines are not too difficult to work on. Of course the mini excavator will be a few steps up in complexity.
That is one of the reasons I wanted to strip all the panels off, so I could see exactly how it works. Now I know if I hear or see anything out of the ordinary, it is not a mystery inside. It is very easy to work on for sure 👍🏻
Nice work Ian, have you ever thought about modifications you can make to stop the machine from being so jerky aside from using the controls like cinderella?
Hi Alfred - I think it is the motor itself. If takes a lot out of it when I move the controls. Always on the look out for a 2nd hand kubota motor just in case.
I have one just like yours, except it’s a Nicosail okw10. The only thing I see different is mine has a B&s 13.5 hp gas engine. Do you think the same company makes them for different sellers? By the way, great videos, keep ‘em coming.
Cheers Ronnie - I think they buy standard chassis and parts and the smaller factories then put them together to sell as their own brand. Alibaba comes up with hundreds of different sites and the machines all look the same.
Please make sure to degrease the 4 foundation-rubbers of the engine for hydraulic oil will make them soft and last much shorter. Love your series and believe it or not I bought the same excavator from the same company and cannot wait till it arrives..........😊
Yes, I cleaned and cleaned them again. Most of the oil was from the engine as when I took it out it went everywhere.... again 😵💫 But now I have the pump👍🏻
With machinery hoses break seals leak and bolts come loose. No brand is immune to it. Have had brand new equipment show up on site that was broken from the factory. I will check hoses etc even on my cars and put sleeving in where it's needed. In many cases I use hose that I split open and slide over the hose or cable. Also with anything from china that has oil... Always flush the factory oil out after a break in as it's very common to find allot of machining dust and chips in the oil. Not to mention I don't know what quality of oil they are using. I was very impressed with how clean that hydraulic oil was that you drained out. But I'd be modifying that drain for the future. And yes I am still jealous I want one of those toys too. It's cheaper and smaller than the Kubota BX sized machines which I like cause they are basically big riding mowers that think they are little tractors.
Thanks for the comments - I will be sure to check my lines from now on - I was lucky it was only the blade feed and not the tracks as that would have been a right mess getting it back to the shop.
Hi, I just ordered mine some days ago. Since I was looking for an excavator, I, of course, had to stumble upon your videos and found them to be very enjoable. Question: What bucket is that nice wide bucket that you have mounted there? I can't find it in the options as of today, so I thought, maybe it's from a different vendor. Is there such a thing as a standard connector for tools and buckets / will others fit?
It is just an 80cm grading bucket - from the same company. I would go for the quick release if I were you - I didn't and it would be much better and extend the boom a little too.
Great job, yes a little more mechanical jobs besides working on container, concrete, i know how much you and the wife love doing concrete lol, keep up the good work
That was great 👍 interesting glad you found the route of all evil hydraulic pipes, 👍 like you were saying it's not complicated to sort out malfunctions nice and compact mini digger 👍,look forward to seeing you're new dumper 👍😎❤️
Thanks Ian, that was really useful. I'll be digging this weekend doing the garage pad stone work and will check over my machine. I'm on about 17 hours, but a lot dirtier than yours 🤣 You've got the pedal for ancillaries, does the piping run up to where the thumb would be?
Hahaha, I do clean it from time to time. So far it has all been dry work though, so just a dust off. Yes the pedal operates the auger and the pipes terminate just before the bucket. Looking at putting on a manual thumb in the future.
you can also flip the connections to change the way the controls work, if u wish, but the fabric setup should be correct, but sometimes when people connect buckets, they connect the lines wrong, so you get mirrored controls, and if you dont know, you might be using the controls in reverse from the start. the bucket controls should be right stick and u move it forward then to the left and back towards you to make a scoop, but i ran a bobcat when i did it, so yours might not be the same, but mine just felt natural when using. other arm was the extension of the arms if im not wrong.
Where those hoses slide against the steel panel @16.27 I would split some hose pipe lengthways and slip it over the edge of the steel plate, just to avoid chafing. Better safe than sorry
Always check hoses, pipes, wires for excess rubbing slop BEFORE THEY FAIL. Use fixed cable ties, or add recoil springs, or SS mesh sheaths to keep things away from other parts on any vibrating machine. Now you've learned this, look over it for any other manufacturer omissions.
I check all the outer pipes regularly but this fail was deep in the machine and without taking off panels it is hard to spot. Hindsight is great and I will be taking more time to check on the problem areas. 👍🏻
Hi I've been watching you from almost the beginning, I find it very interesting. I do own a small excavator similar to yours. I found it back aching and jerky because of having to lean forward to reach the leavers. I overcame the problem by making fold down arm rests that I attached to the fiberglass engine cover, by resting my elbows on them I can reach the levers taking strain of my back and better/smoother control of the leavers. Just saying. Keep up the good work and the videos. Best regards Steve (Buxton Derbyshire UK)
My hydraulic oil is 20 minutes old and already being replaced. I sent a sample for evaluation. if it comes back with a good report, i will consider saving it or selling it to some other user.
Hi... im looking to buy something similar... Can you please say a few words about single cylinder KOOP engine (is it enough, is it running too hot)? And what about the hydraulic pump (what brand, flowrate, pressure... is it enough, at what temp running summer time? Best Regards.
It is going great. The koop motor works fine. Yes a kubota would have been nice but the price was double. I have a fan cooler for the hydraulics ans it runs good in summer temps.
I had a John Deere 240 skid steer which had two different hoses that would rupture due to this same type of thing. The hoses would rub on each other, and after about 500 hrs, they would start leaking through. I changed the hose lengths slightly, and it allowed them to float away from each other. Even the big guys have these issues is my point.
It was my fault for not checking but now I know these can be a problem I will be more diligent for sure. I saw on another channel that their Bobcat had done it so I didn't feel to bad 😀
Hi, Ian, I'm looking for vidio how to do Hydralic oil change on a Rippa R319. Can't seam to fined anything on vidio,. Been on to manufacturer you may as well be knocking your head of a brick wall,,. Can you help,. Thanks Mick.
I am assuming they are very similar (looks very similar) so if you pull off the panels (as much as you can) you should see the big square tank with the glass see through panel to check level. Under this tank there should be a valve or drain plug. You just change the oil as per a normal oil change (using correct hydraulic oil).
Quite a faff for such tiny hoses. Put some zip ties on any hoses that may rub - those cable protectors will wear quickly if it's hose-on-hose. Didn't think those Koop engines met air quality standards? Can't import them into the US. My 1.5T chinese mini has a EPA-certified Kubota engine.
Yeah, the protector is for electric cables really. The motor is CE approved for Europe, if not they would not have let it in. But I would have loved the kubota option but this doubled the price for me.
@@HomesteadingUncontained I've used mine to dig out/ level my back courtyard. i used it to load into a mini dump trailer /caridge i made with my dad, i use a tiller/ motoculteur to haul it around
Just make sure that you have the correct level of hydraulic oil. All of the cylinders should be in the retracted. Then look at the level of the hydraulic tank if it is what it is supposed to be you are ready for fun 😉
I overfilled a little as I could not quite see the gauge. But I will check it all again before I go on site. Ground is all frozen at the moment, so waiting for the sun.
I recently watched a video from "Ambition strikes" where they had a similar hose wear on their pretty new Caterpillar skidsteer so obviously this isn't only a "chinese" problem...
I hesitated several times buying Chinese machines but never dare to move forwards. I had a loader in test, imported from and built in the US, and it had the same problem : two hoses rubbing on each other. Looks like this is an engineering misconception. I would be very interested to have your return on this kind of machine on the long term.
at 11:50 It is more probable that the hose damage was from EVERY application of power, not just blade power, causing the main pressure hose to jump around each time (Maybe from blade power application, but not from spinning or the actual totality of the work being done). Look for jumping hoses on every circuit and cushion or restrain them and be safe around potential bursting hydraulic hoses! Safety glasses and injection proof gloves, etc.
Cheers John, yes, I check it all now and have rerouted to give more clearance. I also rerouted the electrical cables to avoid heat (I had issues with ignition cable melting).
@@HomesteadingUncontained In Hannover is the head of Continental but it is great they produce all over Europe and you can get spareparts everywhere. I had an issue here with a no name brand and went to a shop where they repair all kind of hydraulic things. They made that hose for me but they looked at me: "Really? Must we do that for you?" And it was expensive...
Thank you for the video. I have a similar machine from a different company but found many hoses were also rubbing together so I think you saved me some trouble and unnecessary expense coming up in the future. I noticed that my machine does not seem to have a return line canister type filter. Did you find one in your machine somewhere? I am thinking of adding one as I have heard that oil contamination is a big cause of failure in these machines. Any advice on where it should go? My feeling is that the easiest would be to disconnect the return line where it enters the fluid tank, move it to the other side as the inlet to the filter block and then get a new line made to go from the filter block back to the tank. What is the normal pressure on the return lines? Generally you can get a filter block with a bypass valve but the pressures are variable (starting at about 25 psi it seems). I also noticed the oil cooler model on your machine, KEILETO AF0510-CA, seems to be available on Alibaba as a direct replacement part. Does anyone have any experience in adding these to a system and would it be worth it (I live in Georgia US where summers are generally in the high 80's to low 90's Farenheit). I've only got an hour on the machine and have already had to put a track back on and the documentation is mostly useless for things like that, so I think there is a lot of trial and error for all of us with small machines like this. The other thing I have noticed is that people want to replace the grease fittings on the boom with Zerk fittings. The ones that are flat are actually fillable. There is a small spring loaded ball in the middle and it takes a pointed grease nipple on the gun that can fill them directly. This type of fitting is placed where the Zerks may get broken off so my advice would be not to change them out on the end of the boom and other places where they are vulnerable. I look forward to any advice anyone has on better ways to use and maintain this type of equipment.
I am going to look into a filter. Another guy, Dave from Tree Change Farm mentioned there may be one in the tank itself so I will have another look there. I will also ask Nuoman if they have any ideas. Thanks for commenting and the ideas.
i think if u were to get a new line custom made, you could get one thats a bit longer so it hopefully wont rub against the other once, but not sure. "i havent watched the full video yet by the time i made this comment, but i will watch the full video."
btw, even if the machine price is to much, its worth getting one to learn how to fix it, so if u were to buy a bigger one later, you would know the basics, so you would learn on this cheap one instead of the expensive one, also you can buy a used bigger one if u need, then just fix whats wrong instead, but you would need a breaker bar and some winch system probably, as you need to pull off the hydraulics and so on.
What is the Name and Model of your mini excavator? I’m in the USA and I have access to Agrotk QH12 models. Are you familiar with this model and how it compares, quality wise, with your mini excavator? I know the engines are different. I’d be interested in your opinion in the quality comparison of hydraulic lines, hydraulic cylinders, strength of steel components, tracks, etc. I can get a Agrotk QH12 for $7500 USD. Some distributors want more (e.g. $8,000 USD).
Our machine is from Nuoman Engineering and is the NM E10 (1 tonne machine). I cannot compare it to any other manufacturer as I do not know them but I assume the majority of the sourced parts are very similar. The price you quote is as good as buying it directly plus you will get local warranties etc so that would be the best path to follow for sure. Hope it all goes well.
A best practice when you are working on the hydraulic system is to shut off the fuel to the engine and crank it to make sure the hydraulic pump is well primed after your repairs. These machines use gear pumps and running without sufficient oil for even a short time can destroy them. Should be less of a concern on this machine given the placement of the hyd. Reservoir, but I’d rather be safe than sorry. When a gear pump fails, it often will send a ton of trash into the hydraulic system and could cause your valves to hang up.
even on pretty high end machines i get a good look at those hoses placement and fix it if needed can ruin a day of work on the long run that a lesson for growing up on Renault tractor, the smell of dust/hydraulic fluid amalgam make my hands feels sticky and itchy!!! well even on a 400hours Liebherr telehandler i found a wear spot on a couple of hoses i guess its another construction brand after CAT (big disappointment) that's not up to fendt's standard. also find a better shop for your supplies one week for a hose is outrageous you could order them from Hydrodis in that timespan (but selecting the right fittings is tricky) that why i would recommend going to an agricultural dealership most of them are equipped to do hydraulic hoses you would be coming home with your new part. Also parks and lawn equipment dealerships are a major rip off in my experience.
It was a tractor supplier, but it was over the holiday period and they were missing one connector...but the price was ridiculous. Makes me want to buy the hydraulic press and do them myself.
One great thing about living in an Agricultural area of Eastern Poland, there are various places that will make up hydraulic pipes of every kind and size, while you wait. and cheap, so cheap that when he told us the price I thought I had heard wrong (and the pipes are good quality German rubber).....what I do is check where pipes rub and I wrap with a split part of a 'dead' pipe held by cable ties....it has worked so so far. Note: are you considering dying soon?? No I thought not, so collect oil....it will keep in cans kept out of the light....One day in a pinch you can filter it as fuel/fuel supplement, use it for oiling hinges, gates etc, even for painting on wood that might rot. Having 3 tractors, a Unimog 2 Jeeps and an Isuzu pick up, I have a lot of waste oil every year.
They were quite expensive here and we are supposed to be in an agricultural area (village is just farms). Each pipe was €50 which I was not too happy about. I normally use a different lot but it was holidays so they were the only ones open at the time.
@@HomesteadingUncontained Wow! I could have bought 4 pipes like that for 50 Euros.(equivalent in zloti) I suppose people here are poorer and the price of things has to reflect what they can afford.
@@HomesteadingUncontained probably did not give you the discount they give to a "Regular" customer. It happened to me today, 1 office of a multi office hydraulic supply store quoted $26 for a filter mount/head, and a different office tried to charge me $60.
I contacted the manufacturer of my machine regarding the hydraulic filter and actually received a rather quick reply. They sent a picture of the suction line fitting on the outside of the tank and a picture of a suction filter. Apparently, the filter is indeed located inside the hydraulic tank and attached to the suction line fitting from inside of the tank. I only have a few hours on mine so far, so I am not to the point yet where I need to do my initial fluid change (30 hours according to their recommendations), but I will check this by opening the tank access port when I change the hydraulic oil. These filters only filter out large particles coming into the pump (150-400 microns) so I'm still considering adding a return line filter that will filter out down to 25 microns. These are canister type filters that look like a standard oil filter from a car although the pressure rating is higher. They make a 10 micron filter too but not sure if that might add too much flow restriction so I'll probably start with 25 micron.
Hummmm. Google says Continental is a German tire company. Always a good idea to go over new equipment looking for areas on hoses and wires that could be prone to chafing and protect them at that point if possible. This includes automobiles. I've worked on heavy equipment for years. I've seen this over and over. Easy to avoid this situation. These hoses aren't cheap nor is the oil. This whole thing is frustrating to say the least.
We have a huge Continental Plant just down the road from us so I like to think they are local 😀 Yes, I rally my little historic Renault so over the years, I have realised preventions is a lot better than trying to fix it at midnight on the side of a mountain... I will be going over these machines a lot more often now this has happened. - cheers for commenting 👍🏻
@@HomesteadingUncontained I totally understand. To be honest I didn't know where Continental tires hailed from. Have always thought their tires might be a Japanese brand. The brand is highly regarded and wide spread here in the states. As a matter of fact my neighbor just bought four new Contental tires for his car. As always I'm looking forward to your next episode. I appreciate the effort you and your wife put into entertaining us. Be careful and don't smash your finger with a hammer.
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Your choice and variety of videos have me watching with no fast forwarding. I wish you two 110% success.
Cheers Dave..I try and edit all the fluff out of them. Originally this was nearly an hour long 🤣
I'm glad you showed how relatively easy it was to replace the hydraulic hoses on your mini-digger. I also have one that I purchased from China last year and wondered if I could do more than just routine maintenance... like replacing hydraulic hoses. Now that I have watched your video, it doesn't seem intimidating at all. So, thank you for this! You and Julie are doing great on your build. Keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to your completing the garage and then onto your new home!
Thank you Patrick - they are very simple when you break them down. Much simpler than a modern car for sure. thanks for the nice comments and watch out for the new video tomorrow. (promise...no concrete)
This is great guys! My wife and I started looking into this machine when we came across your videos. We have a John Deere 1025r, with a backhoe and a pile of other fun attachments. What we plan on doing is taking one of these mini excavators and separating the digger from the tracks. We intend to mount the digger on the back of an old F250 pickup truck, then turn the tracks and blade into a micro bulldozer. The two rigs will serve two purposes. Skidding and loading logs to be milled, and working hard to reach gold claims. Good luck on your repair, cheers from Arizona!
Sounds like a great project - you would need another engine and hydraulics to split but it would not be too difficult. I am very happy with the little mini ex even though I had this problem - it is ready to go again and just waiting for a break in the weather. 😀
A really good video, showing the simplicity of the design of the mini digger controls and how to carry out maintenance and repairs.
Thanks for the explanations and showing how to do it. Look forward to future 'maintenance videos' - they're a good break from the main series.
Cheers Arthur, I like doing these. And you're right, separating them from the main build series is better.
I absolutely love your videos! I just purchased a Chinese Mini excavator, and Iso happy for your knowledge you share. I just learned that 90 percent of the hydraulic hoses and connections are actually made in China!
Most parts are these days. Although the new hoses I bought had Continental on them, I bet they came from another manufacturer.
Hi Ian they make a metal wrap similar to the plastic one that is the proper protection for those hydronic hoses. If you have other hoses that need making up tell the people that make it up to fit the protection wile they make the hoses. Here in Italy I have the metal protection on all the hydronic hoses.
Yes, a metal wrap would be better. I will keep on eye on them now I know this has happened.
You are becoming quite the mechanic! I really enjoyed this episode.
After building 3 old cars this was a breeze. At least all the nuts and bolts were not rusted solid. 🤣
I've just watched all your videos on this little chinese machine. It seems it is almost readily fixable and it does its job. It's definitely worth the money.
I am happy with its simplicity and it works for me. So I am very happy with it.
All of the guys I watch 'enjoy' a hydraulic failure from time to time.
hahaha, yes, I bet. Just glad it was the pipes and nothing too serious.
@@HomesteadingUncontained Be extra aware about accidental hydraulic injection. It can cause blindness or amputation. Be Safe!
Good job on the repair, love your videos. You are lucky to have such a Great partner working with you on the Homestead.👍
Yes, Julie helps from time to time....🤣 I tried to lift the ROPS on by myself then took it apart but still needed to call her for a hand.
Morning Ian I enjoyed your video on replacing the haudraulic pipes on the mini digger. I would strongly suggest making other maintenance videos which are not only informative but help fill the gap in waiting for the main weekly episode. Keep up the good work I am a subscriber and appreciate how you do everything to such a high standard, firstly from a quality perspective but also because you don't have any regrets when you look back. Regards from Rome
Cheers Christopher - I plan to do more of the workshop videos. Specially as it is freezing here at the moment. 👍🏻
Nice, I'd like to see more of this!
I will put up my fixes but hoping not too many break downs 😀
I respect people who can do everything with their own hands 👏👏👏👏👏
Cheers Jurijs - I have always done my own work, ever since my apprenticeship (40 years ago this year 😲) Saves paying anyone 🤣
Good video. I like that you figure things out and do them yourself as much as possible.
Thanks - I have to, no one else to ask other than you guys. 😉
Hi Ian that was really helpful to watch you give mini digger oil change hydraulic oil change and future proofing hose lines as you said its fairly easy to work on a few fiddles here and there powered wheel barrow looks like a good investment to the project. Julie is her usual self with her lovely smile and cheeky way she says things .sure puts a smile on others . What a lovely couple you are hope all goes well in future plus real hard workers both of you are thanks for maintenance videos well liked by me.
Thank you Garry, really appreciate it. Yes the mini dumper will come in to its own very soon when we backfill the retaining wall. It is too tight for the tractor or excavator to get up there.
Looks like most of the parts are off the shelf. Even if you cant get the right part some thing similar could be adapted to take its place. All the way down to the little engine.
They are and if not I will have fun making them 😀
Mid week video what a bonus! Great job Ian 👍😃
Thank you Simon - decided to separate it from the ongoing build series.
This machine looks very good for access to the pipework. The hoses do move around quite a lot when they are subjected to pressure, I think that is what causes the chafing rather than cab rotation. Your idea of having the extra oil cooler was very wise, we did not get such high temperatures here (in the Lot), this year, but I often think about the hydraulic system when it is 50 degs here, my main oil supply line went in a similar way on the mini pel, but the Volvo is not quite as accessible as your digger, but we could not work without it, that and our Fergi tractor and carry box, I will be interested to see your mini dumper. Stay safe! Chris B.
Cheers Chris - it was good to strip it all down to see how it all worked. The little dumper is great and well worth the money from Deleks.fr......free shipping too.
Yes, keep them coming sir.
Cheers Samir 👍🏻
I put old garden hose around my Hyd. Lines that can rub against each other just slice a piece of pie because it will fit around the holes you want to protect and then wire tired in place. It works great and helps. I worked for a hydraulic company for years.
Yes, good tip - when I get it back to base I will go over all the ones again.
Ian....you are quite handy! Good job. Interesting video!
I did do hydraulics as part of my apprenticeship........ many many, in fact 40 years this september.... ago 🤣
Great Job Ian. Hydraulic hoses are the norm on machines. That is one of those guarantees in life. A hose will eventually break. On the up side, you get to know your machine better.
Exactly, that is why I stripped it right down, not only to get access but just to get a good feel for it and know what to look out for. Cheers for watching 👍🏻
It’s never fun to when the equipment breaks down, but this made for a great video. Can’t wait to see the mini dumper I’m sure it’s going to be a back saver for you!!!
It will for sure, but also a lot safer as we have to go on the slope at the back of the garage. Should have bought it months back but you can't have everything at the same time 🤣
Excelent job and great work.Thanks a loot for sharing your expiriance.
No problem, it is still going great.
Just ran into your channel. Very fun to watch, love your accent. You've gave me confidence to do work on my current equipment and possibly buy a Chinese digger like yours. Cheers from the States
Cheer Todd, I tend to have a go at most things and luckily this time I was not left with a bunch of spare nuts and bolts...🤣
Nice fix nice simple machine
Very simple, and went back together easily
You're a genius Ian. Sorry to see you got a leak but happy to see you got it fixed. I try to check different things on my John Deere so I can catch something before it breaks. Good work my friend.
Taking it apart has given me the insight and confidence to check everything now - The Kubota Tractor is a little more complicated though 🤣
Always fun to watch the mini-digger. Great work, Ian. PS: Protection first!
Cheers Richard.
always enjoy these videos please keep them coming.
Cheers David 👍🏻
I use to work on trucks. Get some hose to go over the line and zip ties. It will help keep rubbing for next time
Will do, now I have had it happen I will be checking a lot more often.
Nice comprehensive video. You have been part of the inspiration for me to get a chinese mini excavator and I did pick up a 2.0 tonne machine and about to find its capabilities. Thank you for your videos.
That is great news - I am very happy with mine - a few issues but with usage things will always need fixing with nay brand of machine.
Great video 👍
Cheers Tony 👍🏻
You can also take an old garden hose cut a piece the length you need and split it, wrap it around your hydraulic hose and secure with three zip ties. Works great. Nice job on repair.
That would have been stronger and I have loads of that lying around …. Next time. 👍
Very informative 😊
Cheers Paul 👍🏻
Awesome video! Very important video in the series! I'm not a mechanic so all this is very cool!
Cheers Shawn, the best way is to strip it down and learn how to put it back together.... without having a bagful of leftover bits 🤣
@@HomesteadingUncontained heh, good advice. Thanks.
Good to know what to look for. I only have 8 hours on mine so far. Looking forward to seeing the mini dumper and if it can be adapted to plough snow and maybe pull another trailer! Thanks for posting.
You can purchase the snow plough and a trailer attachment from Deleks....I am going to have a go at making my own trailer attachment as this will be very useful for us.
Got a 49 Ford 8N with a front end loader. The hydraulic lines had taken a beating mostly from sun damage drying them out. Used electric corrugated sleeve and zip tied it over my lines in order to protect them . Actually looks very pleasing as well.
Yes, I have that on my Kubota tractor although I do like the nylon sleeves you see on modern kit.
The "pipes" ,are Called & referred to HOSES ,here across the Pond. The "Pipes" here are the Hard-metal-UNFLEXABLE tubes. I can get the "Bonnet vs. Hood" componentry. I was "loosing-it" EVERY TIME you were saying "The pipes". Kind of looks like that you Sir ; had a Lot of FUN with that "Monkey-Wrenching" ( spaner-ing) activities. Best wishes with all your endeavours.
hahaha, I know. Sometimes I get mixed up with French and English and even the word itself..... but yes, they are hoses.
I HAVE THE SAME MACHINE. NICE HELPFULL
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Brilliant - these machines are getting everywhere - cheers for watching
Job well done.
Cheers Neil 👍🏻
Nice video. I was thinking about the cable wrap also! I think it will work as a protection.
Now you know of the rubbing, you can check it every week to see how it holds.
Exactly, I will be checking after each usage - I will look for some stronger wraps though just in case.
I have a Chinees SDJK 2 ton excavator, when they gave me a tour of their factory I saw Bobcats also being assembled in the same place. Please show as much maintenance as you can . I have already had to replace two grease fittings. I have a very good grease gun and you need to be sure it is off fittings befor you go to the next one.
Thanks George - exactly, a lot of known brands are also assembled and fabricated in the same factories. I am looking for a decent powered grease gun, and I will be changing some of the grease nipples for right angled ones as it was near impossible to fill a few of them.
Caught me by surprise seeing this video in my feed. Thoroughly enjoyed this video like all the others you've made can't wait for the next instalment
Thanks Clive - thought I would separate it from the main build series
Well done
Cheers Billy 👍🏻
Are you still pretty happy with the digger, I know all things need fixing now and then. But do you still like it?
See my latest video on it - 1 year on. I am loving it and it is still working great.
Did you ask Julie if you could borrow the roasting tray or are you just going to sneak it back via the dishwasher🤣
shhhhh, she hasn't cooked me a roast in ages so she never noticed. 🤣
great video. On the basis of your videos we ordered one as well. It arrived a few weeks ago and wow what a great little bit of kit. Going to be so useful for our own project here in Pembrokeshire.
Keep up the good work.
That is great Jon - glad you are happy with it. Even if you only use it a few times a year, it is there and available. Allows you to think bigger for your projects too.
@@HomesteadingUncontained Agreed, means we can dig footings and trenches to our own programme and I am sure it will open up many other opportunities.
Great video....I am looking at possibly on purchasing a Chinese excavator for my farm. As I am a do it yourselfer & being concerned about future maintenance. Your video is very encouraging. Thanks
No problem - for a DIYer these work great. I am not a pro so not sure how they are treated in the commercial world but if you own it, you look after it and it will last as long as you want it to. (one hopes 😉)
Hey. I found in Poland ther are distributors like Gunter Grossman, Nex, Keeway, they sell those import diggers and offer, parts, maybe suport etc. If you need any help in future let me know. Really like your content! Keep going!
Cheers Kamil, for certain I will look them up. I am trying to get some parts for my tractor from Sanko in Poland. They are really slow at responding.
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Looks like this will last longer than the first ones.
The pipe was standard continental, these look a little chunkier though.
@@HomesteadingUncontained And the covering will make a difference as well, especially since you re-routed them a bit.
Keep up the great work you two (plus the two doggies and other help you have at times).
Very nice repair Ian. I notice that your digger comes apart easier and faster than the brand I have. I'm off to check my hoses now! Was there a hydraulic oil filter changed? I have a small mesh filter that goes in the tank somewhere (haven't found exactly where yet). There is a spare in the tool kit supplied with my digger. Cheers Dave.
I do not think I have a hydraulic filter. I will double check if I can spot one in the tank. I was surprised how easy it was to take apart. Taking that seat off reveals near enough everything.
I am a subscriber and have been watching your videos for a while. Thanks for showing all the work you have done on the mini excavator. I am planning to buy a similar one soon but perhaps with a swing boom. I have a small Chinese flail mower and if its any indication it does seem that these machines are not too difficult to work on. Of course the mini excavator will be a few steps up in complexity.
That is one of the reasons I wanted to strip all the panels off, so I could see exactly how it works. Now I know if I hear or see anything out of the ordinary, it is not a mystery inside. It is very easy to work on for sure 👍🏻
Nice work Ian, have you ever thought about modifications you can make to stop the machine from being so jerky aside from using the controls like cinderella?
Hi Alfred - I think it is the motor itself. If takes a lot out of it when I move the controls. Always on the look out for a 2nd hand kubota motor just in case.
I have one just like yours, except it’s a Nicosail okw10. The only thing I see different is mine has a B&s 13.5 hp gas engine. Do you think the same company makes them for different sellers? By the way, great videos, keep ‘em coming.
Cheers Ronnie - I think they buy standard chassis and parts and the smaller factories then put them together to sell as their own brand. Alibaba comes up with hundreds of different sites and the machines all look the same.
Please make sure to degrease the 4 foundation-rubbers of the engine for hydraulic oil will make them soft and last much shorter.
Love your series and believe it or not I bought the same excavator from the same company and cannot wait till it arrives..........😊
Yes, I cleaned and cleaned them again. Most of the oil was from the engine as when I took it out it went everywhere.... again 😵💫 But now I have the pump👍🏻
Teflon tape maybe a good idea ;) (Just in case)
Each fitting has an o ring, so it would be OK.
With machinery hoses break seals leak and bolts come loose. No brand is immune to it. Have had brand new equipment show up on site that was broken from the factory. I will check hoses etc even on my cars and put sleeving in where it's needed. In many cases I use hose that I split open and slide over the hose or cable.
Also with anything from china that has oil... Always flush the factory oil out after a break in as it's very common to find allot of machining dust and chips in the oil. Not to mention I don't know what quality of oil they are using. I was very impressed with how clean that hydraulic oil was that you drained out. But I'd be modifying that drain for the future.
And yes I am still jealous I want one of those toys too. It's cheaper and smaller than the Kubota BX sized machines which I like cause they are basically big riding mowers that think they are little tractors.
Thanks for the comments - I will be sure to check my lines from now on - I was lucky it was only the blade feed and not the tracks as that would have been a right mess getting it back to the shop.
@@HomesteadingUncontained What I really felt bad for you was the oil getting on the concrete. That really stinks.
Hi, I just ordered mine some days ago. Since I was looking for an excavator, I, of course, had to stumble upon your videos and found them to be very enjoable.
Question: What bucket is that nice wide bucket that you have mounted there? I can't find it in the options as of today, so I thought, maybe it's from a different vendor.
Is there such a thing as a standard connector for tools and buckets / will others fit?
It is just an 80cm grading bucket - from the same company. I would go for the quick release if I were you - I didn't and it would be much better and extend the boom a little too.
Great job, yes a little more mechanical jobs besides working on container, concrete, i know how much you and the wife love doing concrete lol, keep up the good work
hahaha, yes, we love concrete 🤪 Next video is building a crane to get the steel work up. I am hoping it works.
That was great 👍 interesting glad you found the route of all evil hydraulic pipes, 👍 like you were saying it's not complicated to sort out malfunctions nice and compact mini digger 👍,look forward to seeing you're new dumper 👍😎❤️
Cheers Brian. I am yet to use the dumper as it has been too cold and the ground is frozen. As soon as that sun comes out we have lots to do with it.
Good luck anyway Ian like watching you're channel 👍
Thanks Ian, that was really useful. I'll be digging this weekend doing the garage pad stone work and will check over my machine. I'm on about 17 hours, but a lot dirtier than yours 🤣 You've got the pedal for ancillaries, does the piping run up to where the thumb would be?
Hahaha, I do clean it from time to time. So far it has all been dry work though, so just a dust off. Yes the pedal operates the auger and the pipes terminate just before the bucket. Looking at putting on a manual thumb in the future.
you can also flip the connections to change the way the controls work, if u wish, but the fabric setup should be correct, but sometimes when people connect buckets, they connect the lines wrong, so you get mirrored controls, and if you dont know, you might be using the controls in reverse from the start. the bucket controls should be right stick and u move it forward then to the left and back towards you to make a scoop, but i ran a bobcat when i did it, so yours might not be the same, but mine just felt natural when using. other arm was the extension of the arms if im not wrong.
I do not know any different so it works for me...until I go and rent something else that is 🤪
Where those hoses slide against the steel panel @16.27 I would split some hose pipe lengthways and slip it over the edge of the steel plate, just to avoid chafing. Better safe than sorry
Hi Mike - yes that is a good tip - I will take a look at it and after the first bit of work will check all the pipes again - I will be paranoid now.
I would suggest that you try get some spare pipes as a bk up plan incase it happens again,,,Ian👍😎
Trouble is they are all differing lengths - it was only delayed due to the holidays - normally they can make them up while you wait.
You never know which one is going to be next to pop. And besides that, most every hose is a different length
Great content . Have your tracks ever come off
No, not yet 🤣 I was worried with all the gravel but as soon as I felt it stick, I jumped off and prised out the blockage.
Enjoyed the video. About how many lbs/kgs is the rear counterweight?
Not sure, from carrying it, it felt around 50kg..... then plus me sitting up there.
Always check hoses, pipes, wires for excess rubbing slop BEFORE THEY FAIL. Use fixed cable ties, or add recoil springs, or SS mesh sheaths to keep things away from other parts on any vibrating machine. Now you've learned this, look over it for any other manufacturer omissions.
I check all the outer pipes regularly but this fail was deep in the machine and without taking off panels it is hard to spot. Hindsight is great and I will be taking more time to check on the problem areas. 👍🏻
Hi lan
I have a very similar engine like yours
But I'm not sure the level of the hydraulic oil .
Is that in the center of the glass?
I have it in the centre, so you can see the level
how many hours did you have on it when the hoses failed?
It was around 50. I think it was just bad luck how they were sitting. I have separated them now and checked the other too.
at 24:08 Turn your jug around/over so the handle is lower than the pour spout, (up-side-down), then pouring is much easier and controllable.
Cheers - yes, I should have done this. The camera always puts you under pressure and I stop thinking 🤣
Hi I've been watching you from almost the beginning, I find it very interesting. I do own a small excavator similar to yours. I found it back aching and jerky because of having to lean forward to reach the leavers. I overcame the problem by making fold down arm rests that I attached to the fiberglass engine cover, by resting my elbows on them I can reach the levers taking strain of my back and better/smoother control of the leavers. Just saying. Keep up the good work and the videos. Best regards Steve (Buxton Derbyshire UK)
It does become tiring leaning forward for sure. Thanks for commenting 👍🏻
You should just make a handle adapter that sits on each lever and makes the lever longer and wherever your hand is perfectly...
Did you mail order the replacement hoses?
I had them made up locally. They are just standard hydraulic hoses. All good 👍🏻
@@HomesteadingUncontainedThank you!
Hydraulics are bad about rubbing holes in the lines. Put rubber hose around it and zip tie it on
You don’t need to drain the hydraulic oil tank. As the engine not running so the oil pump isn’t running. The oil won’t leak
Good call, but this was a good opportunity to relate the original for a known brand here in France.
That’s true as you don’t know the quality of the oil used in the building of the mini digger.
My hydraulic oil is 20 minutes old and already being replaced. I sent a sample for evaluation. if it comes back with a good report, i will consider saving it or selling it to some other user.
Hi... im looking to buy something similar... Can you please say a few words about single cylinder KOOP engine (is it enough, is it running too hot)? And what about the hydraulic pump (what brand, flowrate, pressure... is it enough, at what temp running summer time? Best Regards.
It is going great. The koop motor works fine. Yes a kubota would have been nice but the price was double. I have a fan cooler for the hydraulics ans it runs good in summer temps.
I had a John Deere 240 skid steer which had two different hoses that would rupture due to this same type of thing. The hoses would rub on each other, and after about 500 hrs, they would start leaking through. I changed the hose lengths slightly, and it allowed them to float away from each other. Even the big guys have these issues is my point.
It was my fault for not checking but now I know these can be a problem I will be more diligent for sure. I saw on another channel that their Bobcat had done it so I didn't feel to bad 😀
Hose isnt that the name? i think pipe is the name of the hard lines that are compleatly made of metal.
Yes sort of, pipe in french or various different words. But hose is better.
No hydraulic filter? I think the engine is a Yanmar clone too.
Koop is a yanmar L100ae copy… they like to break crankshafts…
Not that I can see ☹️
@Homesteading Uncontained it wouldnt be hard to put on in... well worth doing though
Hi, Ian,
I'm looking for vidio how to do Hydralic oil change on a Rippa R319.
Can't seam to fined anything on vidio,.
Been on to manufacturer you may as well be knocking your head of a brick wall,,.
Can you help,.
Thanks Mick.
I am assuming they are very similar (looks very similar) so if you pull off the panels (as much as you can) you should see the big square tank with the glass see through panel to check level. Under this tank there should be a valve or drain plug. You just change the oil as per a normal oil change (using correct hydraulic oil).
Quite a faff for such tiny hoses. Put some zip ties on any hoses that may rub - those cable protectors will wear quickly if it's hose-on-hose.
Didn't think those Koop engines met air quality standards? Can't import them into the US. My 1.5T chinese mini has a EPA-certified Kubota engine.
Yeah, the protector is for electric cables really. The motor is CE approved for Europe, if not they would not have let it in. But I would have loved the kubota option but this doubled the price for me.
how many hours do you have on it?
Around 50 now, not a lot but all of them have been full on.
@@HomesteadingUncontained I've used mine to dig out/ level my back courtyard. i used it to load into a mini dump trailer /caridge i made with my dad, i use a tiller/ motoculteur to haul it around
Just make sure that you have the correct level of hydraulic oil. All of the cylinders should be in the retracted. Then look at the level of the hydraulic tank if it is what it is supposed to be you are ready for fun 😉
I overfilled a little as I could not quite see the gauge. But I will check it all again before I go on site. Ground is all frozen at the moment, so waiting for the sun.
OK.I hope you are able to get working on your project soon
I recently watched a video from "Ambition strikes" where they had a similar hose wear on their pretty new Caterpillar skidsteer so obviously this isn't only a "chinese" problem...
I saw the same one and thought the same thing - it was just bad luck and lack of checking on my part.
I hesitated several times buying Chinese machines but never dare to move forwards. I had a loader in test, imported from and built in the US, and it had the same problem : two hoses rubbing on each other. Looks like this is an engineering misconception. I would be very interested to have your return on this kind of machine on the long term.
Hi Pierre - I am about to put out a 1 year on video about this machine. It will be an update on what has gone on with the mini ex.
at 11:50 It is more probable that the hose damage was from EVERY application of power, not just blade power, causing the main pressure hose to jump around each time (Maybe from blade power application, but not from spinning or the actual totality of the work being done). Look for jumping hoses on every circuit and cushion or restrain them and be safe around potential bursting hydraulic hoses! Safety glasses and injection proof gloves, etc.
Cheers John, yes, I check it all now and have rerouted to give more clearance. I also rerouted the electrical cables to avoid heat (I had issues with ignition cable melting).
Continental is from Hannover (GE), 6 km south of the former British Hospital...
We have a continental factory just down the road from us, quite a big plant to.
@@HomesteadingUncontained In Hannover is the head of Continental but it is great they produce all over Europe and you can get spareparts everywhere.
I had an issue here with a no name brand and went to a shop where they repair all kind of hydraulic things. They made that hose for me but they looked at me: "Really? Must we do that for you?" And it was expensive...
Is this original hose GENUINE Continental? or fake Continental markings on Chinese hose stock?
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Thank you - the excavator is from Nuoman Engineering in China - just search for Nuoman Excavators. Yes it is diesel ⛽️
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Thank you for the video. I have a similar machine from a different company but found many hoses were also rubbing together so I think you saved me some trouble and unnecessary expense coming up in the future. I noticed that my machine does not seem to have a return line canister type filter. Did you find one in your machine somewhere? I am thinking of adding one as I have heard that oil contamination is a big cause of failure in these machines. Any advice on where it should go? My feeling is that the easiest would be to disconnect the return line where it enters the fluid tank, move it to the other side as the inlet to the filter block and then get a new line made to go from the filter block back to the tank. What is the normal pressure on the return lines? Generally you can get a filter block with a bypass valve but the pressures are variable (starting at about 25 psi it seems). I also noticed the oil cooler model on your machine, KEILETO AF0510-CA, seems to be available on Alibaba as a direct replacement part. Does anyone have any experience in adding these to a system and would it be worth it (I live in Georgia US where summers are generally in the high 80's to low 90's Farenheit). I've only got an hour on the machine and have already had to put a track back on and the documentation is mostly useless for things like that, so I think there is a lot of trial and error for all of us with small machines like this. The other thing I have noticed is that people want to replace the grease fittings on the boom with Zerk fittings. The ones that are flat are actually fillable. There is a small spring loaded ball in the middle and it takes a pointed grease nipple on the gun that can fill them directly. This type of fitting is placed where the Zerks may get broken off so my advice would be not to change them out on the end of the boom and other places where they are vulnerable. I look forward to any advice anyone has on better ways to use and maintain this type of equipment.
I am going to look into a filter. Another guy, Dave from Tree Change Farm mentioned there may be one in the tank itself so I will have another look there. I will also ask Nuoman if they have any ideas. Thanks for commenting and the ideas.
I'm in Atl, Ga USA as well, 1 year after your comment, engineering a filter and cooler setup on my machine. How is/did your machine progressing?
i think if u were to get a new line custom made, you could get one thats a bit longer so it hopefully wont rub against the other once, but not sure. "i havent watched the full video yet by the time i made this comment, but i will watch the full video."
You are probably right and missed a trick there - but I did put protection around them and rerouted one so it would not touch the other.
btw, even if the machine price is to much, its worth getting one to learn how to fix it, so if u were to buy a bigger one later, you would know the basics, so you would learn on this cheap one instead of the expensive one, also you can buy a used bigger one if u need, then just fix whats wrong instead, but you would need a breaker bar and some winch system probably, as you need to pull off the hydraulics and so on.
A learning tool... I like it
What is the Name and Model of your mini excavator? I’m in the USA and I have access to Agrotk QH12 models. Are you familiar with this model and how it compares, quality wise, with your mini excavator? I know the engines are different. I’d be interested in your opinion in the quality comparison of hydraulic lines, hydraulic cylinders, strength of steel components, tracks, etc. I can get a Agrotk QH12 for $7500 USD. Some distributors want more (e.g. $8,000 USD).
Our machine is from Nuoman Engineering and is the NM E10 (1 tonne machine). I cannot compare it to any other manufacturer as I do not know them but I assume the majority of the sourced parts are very similar. The price you quote is as good as buying it directly plus you will get local warranties etc so that would be the best path to follow for sure. Hope it all goes well.
A best practice when you are working on the hydraulic system is to shut off the fuel to the engine and crank it to make sure the hydraulic pump is well primed after your repairs. These machines use gear pumps and running without sufficient oil for even a short time can destroy them. Should be less of a concern on this machine given the placement of the hyd. Reservoir, but I’d rather be safe than sorry. When a gear pump fails, it often will send a ton of trash into the hydraulic system and could cause your valves to hang up.
Good advice, I have noted it in my book. Thanks for commenting. 👍🏻
even on pretty high end machines i get a good look at those hoses placement and fix it if needed can ruin a day of work on the long run that a lesson for growing up on Renault tractor, the smell of dust/hydraulic fluid amalgam make my hands feels sticky and itchy!!! well even on a 400hours Liebherr telehandler i found a wear spot on a couple of hoses i guess its another construction brand after CAT (big disappointment) that's not up to fendt's standard.
also find a better shop for your supplies one week for a hose is outrageous you could order them from Hydrodis in that timespan (but selecting the right fittings is tricky) that why i would recommend going to an agricultural dealership most of them are equipped to do hydraulic hoses you would be coming home with your new part. Also parks and lawn equipment dealerships are a major rip off in my experience.
It was a tractor supplier, but it was over the holiday period and they were missing one connector...but the price was ridiculous. Makes me want to buy the hydraulic press and do them myself.
One great thing about living in an Agricultural area of Eastern Poland, there are various places that will make up hydraulic pipes of every kind and size, while you wait. and cheap, so cheap that when he told us the price I thought I had heard wrong (and the pipes are good quality German rubber).....what I do is check where pipes rub and I wrap with a split part of a 'dead' pipe held by cable ties....it has worked so so far. Note: are you considering dying soon?? No I thought not, so collect oil....it will keep in cans kept out of the light....One day in a pinch you can filter it as fuel/fuel supplement, use it for oiling hinges, gates etc, even for painting on wood that might rot. Having 3 tractors, a Unimog 2 Jeeps and an Isuzu pick up, I have a lot of waste oil every year.
They were quite expensive here and we are supposed to be in an agricultural area (village is just farms). Each pipe was €50 which I was not too happy about. I normally use a different lot but it was holidays so they were the only ones open at the time.
@@HomesteadingUncontained Wow! I could have bought 4 pipes like that for 50 Euros.(equivalent in zloti) I suppose people here are poorer and the price of things has to reflect what they can afford.
@@HomesteadingUncontained probably did not give you the discount they give to a "Regular" customer. It happened to me today, 1 office of a multi office hydraulic supply store quoted $26 for a filter mount/head, and a different office tried to charge me $60.
Somewhere in the world they will always be a hydraulic hose disaster
haha, yes. My first one as the tractor seems bullet proof on that front....now the fuel is a different matter 😵💫
I contacted the manufacturer of my machine regarding the hydraulic filter and actually received a rather quick reply. They sent a picture of the suction line fitting on the outside of the tank and a picture of a suction filter. Apparently, the filter is indeed located inside the hydraulic tank and attached to the suction line fitting from inside of the tank. I only have a few hours on mine so far, so I am not to the point yet where I need to do my initial fluid change (30 hours according to their recommendations), but I will check this by opening the tank access port when I change the hydraulic oil. These filters only filter out large particles coming into the pump (150-400 microns) so I'm still considering adding a return line filter that will filter out down to 25 microns. These are canister type filters that look like a standard oil filter from a car although the pressure rating is higher. They make a 10 micron filter too but not sure if that might add too much flow restriction so I'll probably start with 25 micron.
Thanks for the research Asis, I will definitely check mine out and I would be very interested once you have found a filter that works.
Filters and mounting heads will sometimes have bypass features to prevent starvation or over pressurization.
Hummmm. Google says Continental is a German tire company.
Always a good idea to go over new equipment looking for areas on hoses and wires that could be prone to chafing and protect them at that point if possible. This includes automobiles. I've worked on heavy equipment for years. I've seen this over and over. Easy to avoid this situation. These hoses aren't cheap nor is the oil. This whole thing is frustrating to say the least.
We have a huge Continental Plant just down the road from us so I like to think they are local 😀 Yes, I rally my little historic Renault so over the years, I have realised preventions is a lot better than trying to fix it at midnight on the side of a mountain... I will be going over these machines a lot more often now this has happened. - cheers for commenting 👍🏻
@@HomesteadingUncontained I totally understand. To be honest I didn't know where Continental tires hailed from. Have always thought their tires might be a Japanese brand. The brand is highly regarded and wide spread here in the states. As a matter of fact my neighbor just bought four new Contental tires for his car.
As always I'm looking forward to your next episode. I appreciate the effort you and your wife put into entertaining us. Be careful and don't smash your finger with a hammer.
BUCKET MACHINE!
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Black tape might work better
Yes, thought of that - will clean it all up again soon and give it another check