What did you do with your Chinese baby digger today?

[oldrustysteel]

What do you think of this idea?

 

[dfkrug]

One of the videos I considered posting for Sonny, showed the guy putting track on using a strap and the bucket to pull it on.
I didn't like that idea so I didn't post it.

I am not doubting you when you say you have to remove the drive wheel when track is off on the inside, but I don't understand why? I have rolled it around in my head, but fail to see the issue.

When my track came off, inward, I struggled for hours with crow bars, and other levers, after backing off the track tension. Not until I removed the sprocket was I successful.

I have not tried using a strap. Definitely worth a try if this happens. This is why we post these success stories, right?

 

[oldrustysteel]

When my track came off, inward, I struggled for hours with crow bars, and other levers, after backing off the track tension. Not until I removed the sprocket was I successful.

I have not tried using a strap. Definitely worth a try if this happens. This is why we post these success stories, right?

Absolutely,,, I enjoy trying to help people on here. I have been helped a lot by you guys, so I try to return the favor.

 

[HawkinsHollow]

I have not had to the time to really dig into this thread. But I have watched a few videos on these baby diggers recently and I am VERY impressed!! I don't really have a need for one right now and my financials need to recover from a few purchases before I could even think about buying one. But I could see one of these in the stable in the next couple of years!! I was at the property yesterday afternoon daydreaming about a project that would be perfect for one of these machines. I will need to go through this post in it's entirety, but I am afraid it is going to make me want one more. Good stuff, thanks for taking us on the journey.

 

[oldrustysteel]

I have not had to the time to really dig into this thread. But I have watched a few videos on these baby diggers recently and I am VERY impressed!! I don't really have a need for one right now and my financials need to recover from a few purchases before I could even think about buying one. But I could see one of these in the stable in the next couple of years!! I was at the property yesterday afternoon daydreaming about a project that would be perfect for one of these machines. I will need to go through this post in it's entirety, but I am afraid it is going to make me want one more. Good stuff, thanks for taking us on the journey.

They are very useful machines. It sure is nice to have all the information on this site. If you enjoy doing repairs and improvements yourself, you will probably enjoy owning one.

 

[Sonny580]

Well, ----- I struggled for an hour, ( by my self), and finally got the track back on with 2 six foot pry bars so I could get on with the day! NOT something I will do again either!
I was tempted to try getting the grease pressure out but wasnt aware of how to do it.
The first video shows the part laying on the unit and he shows the release fitting. THAT is what the damn manual does NOT show OR x'plain! Its the most important thing about these things!!!! They KNOW that the tracks are going to come off with these JUNK grease tightners so they should have gone into great detail on HOW to get a jumped track back on!
Mine went to the inside which was lucky this time.
I want to thank you for finding and posting that video! NOW I am ready for the next time it jumps off!
Still dont know WHY it came off, THAT bugs the hell out of me cause the tracks were clean, have never been in/on gravel or rocks and nothing was stuck in them and they were tight.
I had them way tighter than he said in the video so no reason for them to jump off.
Anyway I got back to loading and hauling dirt to the greenhouse with it and the garden tractor.
THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[oldrustysteel]

I have been looking for an 8" bucket and I just ordered one from AGT. I was on their website looking for the hydraulic pickup tube extension. Out of stock on the ext, but I found this bucket for $165 tax and delivery included. seemed like a great deal. Will let you know when I get it.

 

[oldrustysteel]

I have not had to the time to really dig into this thread. But I have watched a few videos on these baby diggers recently and I am VERY impressed!! I don't really have a need for one right now and my financials need to recover from a few purchases before I could even think about buying one. But I could see one of these in the stable in the next couple of years!! I was at the property yesterday afternoon daydreaming about a project that would be perfect for one of these machines. I will need to go through this post in it's entirety, but I am afraid it is going to make me want one more. Good stuff, thanks for taking us on the journey.

Thank you for your kind words. If you haven't done so already, you should check out these threads also:

Importing and modifying a new mini excavator from China

Chinese built 1-ton plus excavators.

Agrotk excavators: Does anyone have one? Opinions/comments/critiques?

These guys have forgotten more than I will ever know.

 

[oldrustysteel]

I have been looking for an 8" bucket and I just ordered one from AGT. I was on their website looking for the hydraulic pickup tube extension. Out of stock on the ext, but I found this bucket for $165 tax and delivery included. seemed like a great deal. Will let you know when I get it.View attachment 855082

Update: I got a text from AGT in Chicago about 2 hrs after I placed the order. It said order has been shipped and had UPS tracking number. I accidently sent a text to AGT that my package has shipped and that is great customer service,( text was meant for my wife). A minute later I get another text from AGT thanking me, and asking if there is anything more I need?

I mention my trouble getting the hyd extension tube for my AGT L12, I tried to order but they are out of stock. He confirmed they are out of stock, but he reserved 3 for customers that purchased their excavator directly from them. He offered to send me one if I still wanted it. Yes, I replied. he added one to the inventory and I ordered it and a few minutes later I got the text with the UPS tracking #. That is great customer service. If I was looking for a 1-ton, I would get the L12 from AGT in Chicago or California.

 

[USMC43]

What do you think of this idea?

Its extremely hard on the track/wheel guide projections if you don't release tension on the track before doing that and it doesn't appear that they did. Other wise that is how its normally done. Which a skid steer on tracks you need another vehicle many times to help.