This thing is a flat out beast. Probably the best thing we ever bought for our farm and the few customers we help out. All these pictures are from work we have done on our farm so far. Probably my biggest complaint so far is the blocks under the back of the seat. Rather in the Tractor/Loader or Backhoe position you feel like you are gonna fall on your face. Just got the 50 hour service done. I believe we are at 55 hours now. We really love this machine.
Having a blast with our new M62
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woolyAcres
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Nice machine!
I like the front mounted post hole digger. Are you supplying those lines from rear remotes? What's the flow like on this machine?
I like the front mounted post hole digger. Are you supplying those lines from rear remotes? What's the flow like on this machine?
mopardude318
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wow. what a nice lookin piece of equipment!! I wish I coulda afford one!
Thomas
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Nice...nice darn setup. :thumbsup:
Thanx.
No it is hooked to the third function on the front end loader. This machine supplies 16gpm to the 3rd function, the backhoe thumb (can run a hammer or auger) and I think it is the same to the remotes.
For sure aint cheap, but I plan on it paying for itself.
Thanx. :drink:
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Hey Mutzfarm, congratz!
Can you tell me if your hydraulics ever get hot enough that the casings could burn you, if you held onto the metal for say ..... 5-6 seconds? I'm running my M62 with a Landpride 12' batwing at around 2200rpm & after an hour or so I can begin to feel the heat rising up from behind the seat. The hydraulics are that hot! Of course thats running in M gear using both hi/lo speeds & the PTO engaged. The metal casings are so hot that it's painful to remove the 3pt. hitch from the back end...
I've checked all fluids & I'm good there, the radiator screen is a joke, everything gets past it & clogs the radiators. It's a real booger cleaning and requires a pressure washer & shop air. Someone mentioned about putting bigger radiators on or an additional hydraulic cooler. I think I might just try doing that, but was wondering if anyone else has noticed the heatsoak.
Wormwood
Can you tell me if your hydraulics ever get hot enough that the casings could burn you, if you held onto the metal for say ..... 5-6 seconds? I'm running my M62 with a Landpride 12' batwing at around 2200rpm & after an hour or so I can begin to feel the heat rising up from behind the seat. The hydraulics are that hot! Of course thats running in M gear using both hi/lo speeds & the PTO engaged. The metal casings are so hot that it's painful to remove the 3pt. hitch from the back end...
I've checked all fluids & I'm good there, the radiator screen is a joke, everything gets past it & clogs the radiators. It's a real booger cleaning and requires a pressure washer & shop air. Someone mentioned about putting bigger radiators on or an additional hydraulic cooler. I think I might just try doing that, but was wondering if anyone else has noticed the heatsoak.
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Just a few thoughts re. the heat. 1) Yes, do the radiator cleaning as often as needed. Don't know if there is anything unique about the M62 layout that makes it any worse than a conventional Grand L unit. Just speculating though... you've got a lot of extra backhoe subframe and loader structure you're carrying around, so maybe there's not as much airflow getting to the engine bay and transmission areas. 2) The engine is rated at 2,700 rpm, not 2,200 rpm, so are you really making the full rated hydraulic flow at 2,200? If not, that may be contributing to the heat build up. 3) That 12' cutter may be a handful depending on what you are cutting with it. Have you tried dropping into L to see if that helps? 4) Does engine temp also go up? 5) Do you have access to an IR heat measuring device? The hydraulics do get really hot in operation... I think 185 F is typical. I could always tell when mine was getting hot because there was a distinctive aroma to the HST fluid that was my signal to back off what I was doing. Good luck sorting this out.
EddieWalker
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Congratulations, that's a very impressive piece of equipment!!!! Do you have a grapple yet? The backhoe and grapple combination is just perfect for clearing land. Dig it out with the hoe, carry it to the burn pile with the grapple. Easy Pleasy 