V519 / TL519 Compact Telehandler

McGraw99 · Dec 8, 2017

Not sure how to make the pictures bigger

McGraw99 · Dec 8, 2017

Unloading windows

McGraw99 · Dec 8, 2017

Not supposed to be a man lift but it works so well...

McGraw99 · Dec 8, 2017

Starter was a bit slow at 14 degrees this morning. Once it is running the heater gets the cab mega hot!

KenAdams · Dec 9, 2017

Very nice machine you have there and for sure keep the pictures coming! They do indeed work fine as a man lift, but I would advise you to build a basic cage which you can carry ontop of the pallet forks and secure it with some chains or bolts to the frame of the forks (to keep it from sliding of them). That's what we did and it's proven very usefull and definetly alot cheaper than buying a complete mancage! :thumbsup:

McGraw99 · Dec 9, 2017

KenAdams said:
Very nice machine you have there and for sure keep the pictures coming! They do indeed work fine as a man lift, but I would advise you to build a basic cage which you can carry ontop of the pallet forks and secure it with some chains or bolts to the frame of the forks (to keep it from sliding of them). That's what we did and it's proven very usefull and definetly alot cheaper than buying a complete mancage! :thumbsup:

Thanks Ken! Yes it's hard to tell in the pictures but the platform is secured to the fork cage. We started with a wood platform to use as a prototype/discussion piece to design one that will eventually be made out of steel. The final one will have removable sides and elevated work table and also double as a large trash bin.

Xfaxman · Dec 9, 2017

McGraw99 said:
Not sure how to make the pictures bigger

I don't know about smart phones, but on a computer, this is the way I do it: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/photos/107314-photo-posting-how-3.html?highlight=#post3967120

You can go back to your previous posts here (within 24 hours) and double click "Edit Post"

This will open, do what is typed after the arrow (if it doesn't open, click "Go Advanced"):

Double click the picture and click "FullSize" and "Ok":

Then click "Save".

McGraw99 · Dec 9, 2017

Xfaxman said:
I don't know about smart phones, but on a computer, this is the way I do it: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/photos/107314-photo-posting-how-3.html?highlight=#post3967120

You can go back to your previous posts here (within 24 hours) and double click "Edit Post"

This will open, do what is typed after the arrow (if it doesn't open, click "Go Advanced"):

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Double click the picture and click "FullSize" and "Ok":

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Then click "Save".

Thanks! I will play with it. Right now my phone won't let me use that icon for some reason.

McGraw99 · Dec 9, 2017

It came prepped with speakers and wiring. When I asked the dealer about a radio they said there wasn't one available for it yet. So I went to walmart and got a cheap Bluetooth radio and suction cup mount for my phone. Works good!

Piston · Dec 9, 2017

McGraw99 said:
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Not sure how to make the pictures bigger

Great pictures. And FYI, it seems most people much prefer the way you posted pictures (as thumbnails) as opposed to putting the entire giant photo in the thread.

Xfaxman · Dec 9, 2017

Piston said:
Great pictures. And FYI, it seems most people much prefer the way you posted pictures (as thumbnails) as opposed to putting the entire giant photo in the thread.

That is just opposite of my experience on TBN. Most people say they like the big pictures and ask how to do it.

It doesn't become a "giant photo" until the thumnail is clicked to be able to see it. When posted "Full Size" it is displayed much smaller.

His thumnail is 120 x 90 pixels, the picture is 4032 x 3024.

When posted "Full Size" it is displayed (on my screen) at 539 x 404, and you can see it. :thumbsup:

You can still right click the picture above and open in a new tab if you want to expand it more to see small details.

mike69440 · Dec 9, 2017

McGraw99 said:
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Enough room for my friends SVL 75 2

Hmmm, About 12k for the V519, 9K for the SV75 2, plus not so light of a trailer. Does Ford & Dodge know you can do that with a little old Chevy?

McGraw99 · Dec 9, 2017

mike69440 said:
Hmmm, About 12k for the V519, 9K for the SV75 2, plus not so light of a trailer. Does Ford & Dodge know you can do that with a little old Chevy?

:laughing: Shhhh don't tell them, they have to feel like they are winning or they get out of control! Lol

Yeah its a little over 28,000lbs with the 7500lb trailer. The poor little insignificant GMC does just fine grossing nearly 36k! I use the manual thumbed gear selector to keep it over 2k rpms and to prevent downshifting for the uphill climbs. It accelerates uphill just fine.

McGraw99 · Dec 9, 2017

It saved us a hundred trips up and down a ladder while prepping this barn for board and batt siding.

I'll get some pics of it doing some real work soon. Will be doing some backfill next week and some lot clearing after the 1st of the year.

McGraw99 · Dec 11, 2017

Snapped some more pictures today. I still don't see a counter weight. Looking in that oval hole above the trailer hitch, it is all the fuel tank. You will also notice the square blocks of steel with a threaded hole that I assume is to hang additional weights. Someone at bobcat must of been king nerd in physics class. :laughing:

McGraw99 · Dec 11, 2017

Pic of the keyless start.

Xfaxman · Dec 11, 2017

McGraw99 said:
Snapped some more pictures today. I still don't see a counter weight. Looking in that oval hole above the trailer hitch, it is all the fuel tank. You will also notice the square blocks of steel with a threaded hole that I assume is to hang additional weights:

Someone at bobcat must of been king nerd in physics class. :laughing: