Mini Excavator QH12 Mods (Muffler & Drive Motor)

Protecting drive motors & hoses and adding tie down points and a receiver. Also making a shield for the muffler hopefully to get rid of some of the heat in the engine compartment.

[@rationalguy2744]

The muffler shield/duct should send a whole lot of BTU's out of the engine compartment. That would be the biggest bang, for your buck and even better with the extra fan going. Another great episode.

[@movingon5951]

Looks great, that is a big improvement. I'm going to PU my new mini digger next week as well.

[@VolvoGonzo]

I'm really enjoying your modifications. Great video. One thing I like about these machines is that the price point I'm not afraid to modify them. Where is if I had a 30_40 thousand dollar Kubota, I'd want to keep it under glass

[@nathandaniel4167]

That turned out awesome, great work.

[@ralphjaquess8069]

I am enjoying the Fabracobble on the Mini!! It’s becoming a great utility unit!!

[@IronBenderII]

I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for making them!

[@georgeharvey3062]

Great job! Thank you for speaking slowly when explaining. 👍

[@JohnWerner-ze7kk]

Cool mods. GREAT IDEAS.

[@SeidelRanch]

That looks great! I think I see my next project there.

[@frankiebrown2614]

great job buddy!! subbed!

[@dangoras9152]

Pop ur decking it out... Looks good keep it up

[@ocd7036]

You do nice work

[@user-nh4pq2rs2h]

Great job

[@joyeriaelpalaciodeoro6432]

VERY GOOD IDEA

[@NuttyforNissan]

Great 👍

[@johnrussell6620]

Did you make a before and after video of the noise improvement? or the temperature improvement? Thanks for making this video.

[@kevincrawford2027]

No I didn't. It was cold here and it seemed like a good time to make some improvements. The general opinion of them needing better cooling seemed like a no brainer. I did run it for about 3 hours on a warm day 68 f ( for this time of year ) and the hydraulic oil stayed just under 40 c. The muffler shield does seem to guide hot air from the muffler out the back vent holes.

[@dakotak8437]

Hitch be nice when digging and can put dirt right into a cart as your moving

[@kevincrawford2027]

My cart isn't up to the task.

[@dakotak8437]

@@kevincrawford2027 lol I guess next project lolol

[@chrisvolk106]

Do you know the difference from a QH12 and a QH12R?

[@kevincrawford2027]

Sorry no I don't.

[@NCmtnDweller]

What were signs of overheating?

[@kevincrawford2027]

I have never had it over heat but everyone says they do. I hope to prevent that from happening.

[@YiweiZhou-jm4cf]

This factory is the worst among our local manufacturers. This company's products are very rubbish. We have many good brands in China.