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I built one for mine, looks like the one pictured with a stouter tooth. It centers the load on the loader and is better that most grapples. A grapple is the only thing I have tweaked cylinders with. So no matter what you do you still have a front end loader not a backhoe. CJ

I should have specified the 15 to 20 amp circuits my bad. Now as far as overhead lines yes aluminum is used but they are also ACSR with steel reinforcement. Aluminum is used for 1 reason and 1 reason only and that is cost. Not a valid reason to risk burning a home down. As I have said I have...

Test the start cap as tinhack said it is [possibly] bad but normally once they fail they are dead. My guess is the POS aluminum wire loosened up and caused a voltage drop requiring more amps to start the unit. I don't care what anyone says aluminum wire sucks! I personally have seen it burn down...

Do NOT use clamps to keep 2500psi of pressure contained!! The bite type fittings that PTSG recommended work fine just retighten after a few heat cycles. go with fnpt or mjic and make a short jumper hose rated for the pressure. CJ

I have a 48" light duty grapple, and yes I have bent it many times. And a 84" HD grapple that is a Bobcat brand that was a double lid that I cut down to 58" and widened the top lid to 40" and removed the second lid. It still weighs around 900 lbs but that is not a issue for me. I find that the...

No. When I purchased my tractor it was the best value for my $$. Not the best price but value. My local dealer is 150 miles away because the know what they are doing and actually stock parts and I do break things on occasion. The last 2 tractors that I specd for my neighbors were both Kubotas...

Thats total flow, he would be lucky to see 6-8 at the remotes. CJ

Yea, the harder you run it the least amount of time it will regen. It will be harder to adapt for a gear tractor unless you were pulling a plow or running a blower. I was running a larger Volvo ex and was surprised when it regened every 4-5 hours. It gave you a warning then a countdown, I guess...

Any 1/2" quick coupler will outflow a compact tractor, 10GPM is nothing for a 1/2" with basically no to very little pressure drop. 3/8" will out flow most compact tractors. CJ

There is no "standard" when it comes to couplers as Kenny said. Most of the time the ISO A series or 5675 are used and like he said they can have either ball or poppet. When I have a customer come in saying they are just the "standard" coupler I just take them to our "standard" row of shelves...

Use my equipment for free, cost me more than anything! Let no good deed go unpunished. CJ

Been working with Hydraulics for 40+ years and building systems for 30. After having a few leaks on every system we built starting out, I had my guys and myself use both TEF pipe dope and high quality TEF tape and had very few leaks if any afterward. Now this is on NPT and BSTP. Use no sealant...

?? with the rod extended out you will never get close to the gland seal. Normally unless the rod is extremely large heat only goes 10" or so down the rod before you can't touch it. CJ

If it is just chromed you can cut right through it. If it is induction hardened with chrome then just "red line" it with a torch "heat until it just discolors' and then cut with the saw. That is the fastest cleanest way to cut hardened rod. CJ

Just be sure you have enough dump at full height with the 2.5" removed. CJ

You can use basically any filler you want as long as it is at least a 60 series. Most rods are just induction hardened with a chrome coating, some are not even hardened. I have welded quite a few either with a mig 70 series filler or 7018 with 0 failures. Just be sure that the ends are a true...

I do it all myself including engine rebuilds. Just did a quick in chassis rebuild of my buddies 3 cyl diesel. Not much I wont tackle myself. CJ

After working at a oilfield company for MANY years [and the DOT pulling us over every chance they got] the only thing we used 1/2" chain for was pulling stuck trucks out that we couldn't get the dozer tail chain hooked to. 1/2 chain is just unruly to tie equipment down with! The only time we...

The immersion heater for the Kioti is a 400 watt unit and you have to use a spacer sleeve so the element does not contact the block. Kats has the kit. I run 15-40 in mine and have no starting issues until below zero then I plug it in. Use a 5w-40 syn for temp extremes and a stick on heat pad for...

Yea, not much of a debate. Simple physics, the more weight on the back the more weight you can pick on the front and the more weight the front axle and frame sees at that fulcrum point. IE where the frame broke on that tractor. Unless you decrease the load on the loader the front axle sees the...

Never stop a regen! If you need to do a parked reqen you are either running the tractor too easy or shutting it off every time it starts a regen. When it tells you to increase rpms do it till the indicator goes out and keep working. If you work with the system it will work unless there is a...

I may already have them but I use what I have on the job site mainly because of the transportation time. The tractors are so handy for building small roads and drives that when tree work is needed all I have to have is the grapple attachment with me. So yes I have them with a Cat 416 on the way...

I use 5/16" G70 for basically everything. Hauled a new 321F yesterday and felt more than safe with them. You are good to 18k with the G70 5/16 as long as the DOT can read the spec on the link. Go to us cargo control and look up Peerless quick binder plus 5/16-3/8 as they are not a club like the...

The DK50 loader is rated to 2750 full height at the pins. I can lift a 2000lb skid of pellets and double stack them. So basically about 5' of clearance under the pallet. No issues turning or with stability. Stability is alot on the operator. I did up my relief 100psi to be able to double stack...

I would bet I am one of the hardest FEL tractor USERS. Some would say abuse but oh well. I have replaced broken off FEL mount bolts but I keep them TIGHT also. I have broke a front axle bearing housing. It was simply replaced at only $250 and maybe a hour of my time. I have bent my curl...

Mudstopper is on it. Without seeing it I would say you have a piston packing out. Double acting cyls I am assuming?

Been in the hydraulic business for over 25 years. Alot of the fittings you buy are 2 piece brazed fittings. I have field repairs that have been holding at up to 6000psi for years now on fittings and many lines that were mig or gas welded. I quit brazing them 30 years ago when I learned to weld...

It will not hurt a thing to run that motor all day at 190 deg. Seals and oil are the only things in that motor effected by heat. (Within reason of course) if I remember you had trans fluid in it. That is only about a 7 weight and that is a trick I use for customers out in North Dakota for...

Ok, I really did not want to comment but you are good at 170 degrees. You will not see any issues as long as your components are not worn. You want some temp in there to keep moisture at bay. I shoot for 150 to 170 degrees on the systems I build. Once you see a CONTINUOUS temp at 190+ only then...

Ups them to me, just the rods if the barrels are good. Normally just a few hundred $$$ each. I need the ends to weld on the new rods. I have bent mine so many times now I just straighten them on the tractor if they aren't too bad. Where do you live? Cj

Well I know another dummy (me) that has got his radiator twice this year in his toy tractor that uses plastic tanks. Welded it both times and is holding great. I use a small round tip of a file to work and fill the Crack on the first "pass" fusing it together then fill and smooth with a thin...

Just a little more to add, the dozer is new enough not to have issues from sitting. New style oil clutches brakes ect. But as long as everything is good when the machine is hot you should have no major repairs needed. That's where it gets expensive. I do this myself so I buy machines cheap and...

For the shute rotation I would just get a cheap knock off motor, They are in the $150 dollar range. The problem is some of them are not rated for the 1500 to 2k shaft seal like the Charlynn motors are. With a cylinder spool you may see that kind of back pressure, where a motor will not normally...

Deere man is spot on, if it were me the first thing I would do is get the GPM flow on the tractor. That is where I start with my customers. I use flow controls for the motor and a restrictor for the cylinder. If your shute binds up or freezes you will have scrap parts with out a adjustable...

Most of what people drive in is hard pack or would more fit into the ice traction section of the graph. Very rarely do you drive in 1' or more fresh snow on a road unless you are breaking trail with a truck then dedicated mud/snow tire is preferred. We live in the snow belt and maybe twice a...

IMHO, the 50 hour service is the most important. It get all the initial crud out of the systems. I do oil changes at 100 hours with whatever oil meets spec in these small tractors. Clean oil with the correct additive package is better than a boutique oil that is over hours. I have a loader with...

2012 DK50HST, 1500 Hours and nothing too bad to fuss about. Tractor gets used in logging and dirt work. Had bad threads on a filter head for the HST. A shutdown solenoid that I had to replace. A planetary cover plate that cracked from weight carrying constantly. So, so far 600-700 dollars in...

I'd just though I would throw this out here, just picked this grapple up and it is in fair to good condition. Built very heavy duty with 3/4" plate, double lids, 3.25" bore cylinders for clamps. My plan is to cut this unit down to 54" and remove one of the clamps/lids as I have never had a use...

The best way you can do this is by having a dedicated pump circuit for the saw and the splitter. Then you can use another circuit to operate the remaining functions. You may need a 4 or 5 circuit pump. Adding a circuit to a pump is cheaper and more efficient than trying to split hydraulic flow...

This one is not hydraulic but I just found the next smaller tube that fits inside and use the hook bolt as a anchor for adjustability. I have not even purchased the extension tube yet. I have not needed it. This one will set trusses on a 30' wide pole barn. CJ

I have both loaded and unloaded the 22' with supported flip down ramps with no issues. The car hauler, not a chance. CJ

Pretty much as the title says, I am done with China ST series tires. I know there is a few good ones out there, Greenball and Maxxis come to mine. But I can never find them and the LT tires I put on my dump trailer run cooler and don't squat as much as the junk ST tires. The LT are rated at less...

The last 4 flatbeds I have owned had slide in ramps and I either destroy them or have to build a set that will handle the weight. My gooseneck had slideins and the MFG said no problem with 15000lbs, HE he, ya right. Nothing left after loading the dozer. Built a set of flip ups and never looked...

For myself I am having a hard time finding one in the 50" range that will open far enough for my needs. Everybody I talk to wants me to buy a 60" heavy duty one and I DO NOT want that. Almost looks like I will build one myself or have MIE build me one. Here is a few pics of the mods to my econo...

Here is some pics, sorry it was early AM.

Every time I possibly can, it will be loaded to the max and that is most of the time.

1st and second pic you can see the added bars on the bottom to keep the wood from falling through and the walkway grating and added steel straps at the back. The 3rd pic is with the sides on [I know they are not painted but they work] The 4th pic is loaded with 2 rows of green hard maple [yea...

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Lets see April 16 and I will remove the chains on the tractor, just plowed 3 days ago sheesh. Winter did not want to come, now it wont go away. We still have over a foot of snow on the ground. CJ

Rusty, I can help you with everything but the shaker [I am sure that can't be too hard, fixed on for a local company last year]. Here is a pic of a unit that I designed last year for a system a little more complex than a processor. It will run 6 circuits at once and has 10 different circuits. CJ

I have found a nice looking Mckee and will use it mainly to open roads and blow banks back. Is it a good unit? durable? CJ

Spent the better part of 5 hours opening a 2 mile road for a friend. Tractor did well considering it was mostly hardpacked/frozen ice from the rain/-15 below temp swings we have been having + being packed in by snowmobiles. The factory bucket is just next to useless in snow. I will be looking...

Funny I actually prefer the L shaped grapple for digging out trees and root systems, It allows the tines to get under the roots and break them. It also works good for lifting concrete pads. It will break them up when you get underneath them. I am good friends with the local rental company and...

Coyote, DO NOT get a Snoway plow with the lexan moldboard. I have broke at least 3 of them and just patched them with steel. The plow is good just a poor idea with the lexan. Included a few pics of my rear chains also. I finially figured out how to do it. [computer handicapped!] CJ

I also have a 10' insert out of 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" tube that I can use for a extension. This will easily pick up a 800lb 20+ft long power pole. The tractor will pick it up but will not curl it, so I have to be careful not to overload the curl,rollback cylinders. It was only about 4 hours to build...

Before paint

A few pics This one showes it's plenty strong.

I will be building a boom pole on a quick change attachment for my DK50. I have a 24' 2x3 tube that I will be using. Just curious what would be a good length to cut it to. I am thinking 15' but would like some personal experiences with these CUTs as to what they will handle. May also add a...

Well we had our first snow, 18" of heavy wet stuff. I purchased a 8' heavy duty snow box and the Kioti handled it great. I was looking for a blower but after this weekend I don't need one. I did 4 large driveways and 1 parking lot from my old plowing accounts and it pushed very well. Most of the...

looks like my 8' snow pusher will be done next week sooo now I have to find a blower. looking forward to using the pusher this year!! just got to get the V-plow sold. CJ

I have been around heavy equipment for years and 1/2 of my trailers had dove and the other were straight. I am going to have Loadtrail build a trailer for me and I cannot decide. The option I am looking at is the 4" miltipurpose equipment dove assembly on a 22' trailer. Either that or a 2' with...

Rumor has it the the Bobcat tractors have a inner and outer air filter. If someone could get me the inner PN# for the filter I would appreciate it. My tractor looks like it has a place for it and I would like 1 in it. CJ

looks like it will more than likely be a PJ 20' with a 2' dovetail, just looking for experiences with this brand. It will be hauling my DK50 at 8K lbs and a small loader at 11500 lbs. It will be outfitted to 15k rating. CJ

Like the title says I am going to buy a 20' trailer with 2' dovetail. Has to have fold down ramps w/springs for the rear. Looking for opinions or a good source, drive over fenders would be nice but not required. So far Loadtrail is the one I am looking at the hardest. CJ

Just completed my 50 hour service. I was going to save the oil for use in my woodsplitter and other misc stuff but after draining it I got my mind changed. The stuff is nasty. Very very dark almost black in a white bucket. Would need to be filtered to 3 mic or so to get most of the coloration...

Does anyone know what connections are on the loader hose ends? I pulled 1 off last night and the look like BSPP but I did not have time to measure it up. CJ

Just like the title says 2 of them on the way, 1 for a customer, 1 for myself. I also have the hydraulics for both tractors. I am going to use mine then mod it as needed. I wanted a 66" but with the flex on these small loaders it makes me nervous, so the 48" it is. CJ

I am going to look at a 6" box with a selectable blade? you are supposed to be able to select betweem scafier [sp] std blade and a scoop. These are all on a roller so you can change it out on the unit. Does any body know if this is a good unit? And what it is worth. I am going in 2 hours, just...

The DK50 finially will be here on Saturday! The 50's seem to be in demand had to wait for it to come across the pond. Big thanks to Bob at M.I.E. So far he has gone out of his way for me and I have not even got the tractor. Saved me a bunch of $$$ also. :thumbsup: CJ

I have read enough posts both positive and negative about a snow box for these CUTS. Why do some feel these units can't push one. I see them on skid steers all the time and in my personal experience a skid steer is just about useless in snow. My best estimate is the tractor will weigh in at 7K...

I am awaiting delivery of my new tractor, [a little impatiently I might add] so I figured I would ask a few questions. I have been around heavy equipment most of my life and this is my first compact. I went with Kioti because of the specs and value for the dollar. How does the FEL perform? Can I...

Now don't beat me up too bad, I am new to the compact tractor thing and I never thought I would own one but here I am. I have ran and worked on and built heavy equipment all my life so it was hard to talk myself out of buying a full sized loader but the reports on these smaller machines and what...