Importing and modifying a new mini excavator from China

[dfkrug]

First up is oil filter.

Oh, good, they have a hyd oil filter. On the return hose, or suction Hopefully the former. Also shows why they did not duct the flywheel fan to the outside, as they did with the ChangChai diesel thumper.

Or, is that what you did, since it came with no hyd filter?

 

[Fredrik]

Main cooling fan draws 6 amps and blows 1750 cfm, according to the maker.Not sure about the amps but it puts out alot of air.

 

[Fredrik]

Oh, good, they have a hyd oil filter. On the return hose, or suction Hopefully the former. Also shows why they did not duct the flywheel fan to the outside, as they did with the ChangChai diesel thumper.

Or, is that what you did, since it came with no hyd filter?

No oil filter. everything you see is my own handi work.

 

[Fredrik]

I wired everything on the left side.

.No other way to do it and keep things tidy.
Wired right off the alternator and put in switches for each fan.

 

[Fredrik]

Still going to cut some more openings for more air flow.

 

[Fredrik]

Almost forgot, I motored around on the mini for 15 mins this morn to see how hot I could get the oil. Track motors really heat up the goo. Never got above 35c. Feel pretty confident I've added a few more years of use to this mini.

 

[D'oh]

Heat is the Enemy for mine also, and mostly Travel Motor caused.

I got a lot of work done this weekend with the Mini Geisha, but there was many stops or drive through the Beach washing the track and cooling the oil.

So a Hydraulic Cooler is definitely in the future. I like your external mount Fredrick, however on my unit, I wouldn't be able to take the back Casing off if I mounted it there. Not much room inside either.

Hum, I just learnt that a Agrok QH12, is nearly Identical to my JF12 however, the QH12 is missing the Filter

 

[Dunacn]

Hose wrap installed. For anyone who needs an estimate, I used a total of 50 feet.View attachment 804609

What did you use for the wrap?

 

[Fredrik]

What did you use for the wrap?

It's called Safeplast na ,also called spiral hose wrap .
Sold on amazon by Safe-Spiral store ,25 bucks for 25 feet. Holds up well in the sun.I've used it before. Good stuff.

 

[Fredrik]

So a Hydraulic Cooler is definitely in the future. I like your external mount Fredrick, however on my unit, I wouldn't be able to take the back Casing off if I mounted it there. Not much room inside either.

It looks to me like the top of that panel behind the seat might work .
You need to find some hydraulic quik couplers , they are like air tool couplers but for hydraulics. Then disconnect cooler to remove panel.