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    Importing and modifying a new mini excavator from China

    This is a pretty good video on adding quick connect fittings.
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    Importing and modifying a new mini excavator from China

    It looks like some of the suppliers offer metal lines. I’m thinking that would help with heat disbursment.
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    Importing and modifying a new mini excavator from China

    What did you use for the wrap?
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    Importing and modifying a new mini excavator from China

    This might be a dumb question…..but, if there is a hydraulic oil cooler, will the mini also require a cooling fan?
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    Importing and modifying a new mini excavator from China

    Yes, definitely seems safer from damage. I’m wondering how it may change the leverage of the machine. I have seen this set up on a small Kubota, but not many others.
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    Importing and modifying a new mini excavator from China

    Can anyone speak to the advantages/disadvantages of the boom cylinder placed behind the boom?
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    Changing Tire/Rim Size

    I have a 3cyl 4000su with 14.9-28 Ags in the rear. I have the opportunity to pickup nearly new 18.4-16.1 turf tires and rims on the cheap. I have basically retired this tractor to flail mowing about 10 acres of grass and the turfs would be nice. I believe these rims/tires were from an Ford LCG...
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    Gravel Parking Area

    Bought our place about a year ago. We have about 700' of gravel drive and maybe about 5,000sf of gravel parking between the house and barn. From the looks of it, neither has been maintained in years, maybe decades. This past winter, the parking area was mostly mud. My question is, if I want to...
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