Post by: JR on May 22, 2019, 09:52:05 PM
Trailer works great, tows great and handles whatever I have put on it so far. It does need removable sides and a storage box for all the tow goodies. Also going to add a 6k winch I have laying around for good measure. Plan on a couple shipping containers which will need moving once or twice. Hydro solenoid got stuck getting the Kubota, but a couple wraps fixed that.
Tractor needs a little more TLC, looks like it was near the ocean for a while. Lights need work, general maintenance and the ROP will be modified. It needs to fold down to fit into storage vs getting HC containers that are double the price.
Plopped the bucket off by the trailers and parked it by the Polaris getting it of the neighbors yard who just moved out (of course I had their blessing)
Ordered a set of quick release pallet forks from Titan and will order a will a weld on thumb tomorrow. They have a great point system giving me $25 in points for the forks, and the prices are lower than Ebay, ship free. Getting the mechanical thumb for now, will add hydro later. Kubota is setup for a thumb, but it has a quick attach bucket, so a Kubota thumb is out (and crazy $$$) Already got the box/blade for it, left it on the trailer in the storage yard.
Post by: JR on May 22, 2019, 10:33:02 PM
My idea on the ROP is too remove the top and front, then hinge the rear loop or make it a slide off unit. Ideas welcome.
Little damage on the right foot rest and a cover is needed for those hoses. I know it is the wrong side, but I want a step on that side too.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 22, 2019, 10:40:40 PM
Lol I love it !!! We need to get a JR moved out of calif program!
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Post by: JR on May 22, 2019, 10:49:26 PM
Well, here's the casa in virgin mode,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 23, 2019, 12:29:28 AM
3 questions though,
1) want to mount a tool box on the tractor, thinking a 50cal ammo can on the rear ROPS. What do you think, bigger, some place else and recommended extras?
2) dash instraments, like angle/tilt and a volt meter. The main dash is on the right fender so manage when using the BH. Maybe a cool LCD with a rear camera when I'm dragging?
3) hooks on the loader, it has none. Thinking 3, ends and center.
Input!!
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 23, 2019, 04:06:24 AM
Kubota makes a folding ROPS. I have it on my L3900
Light bar forward and rear at the top of the canopy will give you good light to work by.
I have a small tool box on mine behind the seat. Large channel locks, hitch pins , wasp spray. If I was to add anything to mine it would be a cell phone holder and a 12V port for charging the phone.
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Post by: stlaser on May 23, 2019, 08:07:53 AM
Post by: Flyin6 on May 23, 2019, 10:03:05 AM
I wanna see a photo of the front of the casa. The trailer, truck, kabota, el Camino, suburban, wife’s vehicle, plus a garage 100 percent full of tools.Ya, I'm in
Lol I love it !!! We need to get a JR moved out of calif program!
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Someone start a "Go fund JR" "Get out of the SSK" (Socialist state of Kalifornia)
I'll get the banners and T-shirts "Free JR" going
Nate you do a cookie and hot wings sale, Tex, sell one of your 5th wheel campers, Bobby-two hours overtime pay, Cuda- put him in for welfare and food stamps, then arrange the food stamp sale to the illegals, Ken, offer free ditch digging for $500 as a special, Shawn tell Baylee to go get a forth job and donate that, Norm can sell something out of that barn he forgot he owned over on the property he forgot he owned, Tate, go crabbin' and make, say two thousand crab/egg rolls and sell em, pay yourself back for the expense and send the remaining $2 (After taxes) in, Bob, go do something (really, just do something ;-0), Samm, sell one of your polar bear hides, We can get Ashley to sell that ridiculous mudding jeep thing, he should get $20 for it if he really tries. All new members since April donate a dollar, that will add a dollar, and all the guests who come here and don't register donate a penny which should yield $234,845,998, Salt lake city Dave, make an offer to the boss, he pays you an additional $5 for each 5 minutes you can keep from talking, and over a month or so that will add another five bucks, the other pesky air force dave could offer up one of his children for sale, shouldn't miss just one, Minnesota Mike, sell some ice to eskimos, and Ryan could, err, well, heck, I don't know what Ryan could do. Blaine, if he is still on could secretly contract for a CIA assignation and donate 10%, kinda of like a tithe, Matt down in the Georgia can bless the whole thing and bath it with prayer, and with all that, we can free JR!
Post by: JR on May 23, 2019, 10:57:29 AM
Don, was that coffee good this AM?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 23, 2019, 11:50:33 AM
My boss said get off the GDP and get to work and earn what he already over pays me for
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Post by: JR on May 23, 2019, 08:02:27 PM
Wonder if lurkers will get in on this, maybe I can get a couple HC out of this.
Post by: JR on May 23, 2019, 09:01:34 PM
Ground off the really bad stuff and applied rust converter. Now wait for 24hrs to paint.
Post by: Flyin6 on May 23, 2019, 09:15:34 PM
Hey, JR, best to knock off the chunky rust and you can put some red oxide primer on there if it makes you feel any better, or just before you put it up for sale, but just wipe standard grease over the rusty/cleaned metal parts while you own it. Nothing is going to stick to those surfaces with the pressures they see.
CM
Post by: BobbyB on May 24, 2019, 09:00:53 PM
Post by: Flyin6 on May 24, 2019, 10:03:24 PM
2hrs OT pay for what? Standing there eating BBQ and/or wings?Contribute to the "Free JR" moving fund to get him out of the warsaw bloc nation of Kalifornia
Post by: BobbyB on May 24, 2019, 10:46:24 PM
2hrs OT pay for what? Standing there eating BBQ and/or wings?Contribute to the "Free JR" moving fund to get him out of the warsaw bloc nation of Kalifornia
Ha. I have to go to California in July for a week camping/hiking with a buddy from Division.
Post by: JR on May 24, 2019, 11:16:36 PM
D World trip, scout camp then a week alone mostly at the ranch (named Raptor Ridge by the kids)
Access road, pad and well are the next 3 things. May just drop a container at the bottom just to store things.
Post by: JR on May 30, 2019, 07:32:05 PM
Going to mount mech at first, then add hydro later.
Post by: JR on May 30, 2019, 07:42:39 PM
Post by: KensAuto on May 30, 2019, 09:13:08 PM
Post by: JR on May 30, 2019, 09:19:06 PM
You're going to wear it out before you start moving any dirt !!
Still caked on dirt in there! Have to pull it down to weld some hooks on it but needed to move it. Was going camping this weekend but the boys blew it, so we stay home.
Post by: JR on June 01, 2019, 12:08:10 AM
Today the forks came in from Titan. Quick attach and they work great. US MADE.
Also got these weld on chain hooks. Figure 3 on the bucket (ends and center) 2 on the forks and one on the backhoe.
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Post by: Flyin6 on June 01, 2019, 10:33:16 AM
Same hooks we put on the payloader. You will be surprised how much you use them.I think I own a set of Titan forks as well. For construction, they are great. I use them around the farm place often
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Post by: JR on June 01, 2019, 01:07:35 PM
Post by: JR on June 02, 2019, 03:10:27 PM
First was getting the plate setup. Had the youngest help with clamping it, just a hand short for that!
Made a couple lines and ground it all clean.
Post by: JR on June 02, 2019, 03:18:41 PM
Burned it in heavy since this might be stressed a tad sometimes. Plus the BH arm is an H beam so it is only welded on the edges, not all around.
Think the mounts metal is really cheap as no matter how I set the Miller 211 I could not get a clean sootless weld. Maybe its the Chinese wire too?
Post by: JR on June 02, 2019, 03:23:29 PM
I wish it opened a little more but the quick attach bucket folds up a little farther than a normal so the thumb is a little high.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 02, 2019, 03:24:07 PM
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Post by: JR on June 02, 2019, 03:34:20 PM
When opened past 90* it could use another 2.5 inch of teeth. Their measurements are over all when you purchase, not pin to end so it is really around 22in long. Next size was 32 anyway.
So besides adding another bit of bite to it, I want to go hydro too. Closed it is 16in, pin to pin. Just need to measure to see if 12in travel will open it up more.
May add some bushings to tighten it up some and give more wear area.
Post by: KensAuto on June 02, 2019, 06:49:10 PM
Post by: JR on June 06, 2019, 10:15:12 PM
Uses 2 big filters and a smaller high pressure filter. 2 big filters are magnetized, kinda cool. Small one has a CNC base and has notches for custom.
I sure made a mess. Thank goodness this is only every 500hrs. Did a little cleanup on it. Lots of corrosion, think it had to be around the salt water and not taken care of. Now have a good starting point.
Pulled the fender out a little, ratchets beat a hammer for this. Broke 1 bolt off and will have to run a little take weld for now to hold it. Also adding a step on the control side (right) where I cut the edge off.
Pic of my container before paint too.
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 07, 2019, 07:29:09 AM
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Post by: Flyin6 on June 07, 2019, 10:37:57 AM
But I am so happy you purchased an orange tractor.
So, remember how I've had so much trouble with my 2720?
Keeps falling apart...And I want to say we are now on the ninth time. So I was spraying it off yesterday and noticed one of the pulleys had fallen apart again. And that was after one, yes only one grass cutting at the farm.
little john deere tractors are so unreliable, that for mowing or anything hard, they are just about useless. I can honestly say mine has been broken down about half of the time I have owned it!
Post by: JR on June 10, 2019, 03:50:31 PM
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Post by: JR on June 10, 2019, 04:48:16 PM
Tell the guys I am not paying $600 for this, I ordered a 3 point kit. May just get a refund and put something together from TSC, who looks to have all the parts in stock. Still waiting for the manager to call back on it.
Trip home had 1 little quirk in it. Was getting a strange hop from the trailer on the freeway. Almost like the harmonics on the freeway grids. Thinking it could be a tire or something I stopped in the CC lot again for a meal and checked the tires. I had let some air out of the truck tires for the ride home (down to 50psi) I had had everything almost maxed out for the trip up (65 truck, 80 trailer) and all was fine. Let the trailer tires down to 60psi and it was fine after that. Got a little over 15mpg on the way
Post by: JR on June 10, 2019, 07:01:46 PM
1] claw is to short, needs to be another 3 to 6 inches longer to work right. Measures correct at 24 inch, but with the QR bucket it is short unless the bucket is at 90* to grab, not always the best.
2] the bar is too short and only allows the claw to open just past 90*. I am simply going to add a spacer to it as later I can see how good will be.
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Post by: JR on June 17, 2019, 05:12:34 PM
Checked the TPS and I get nothing, then a spike when the throttle is moved. Guess a common issue, new one on order.
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 18, 2019, 06:03:13 AM
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Post by: JR on June 18, 2019, 12:31:38 PM
https://www.harborfreight.com/390-lumen-magnetic-slim-bar-folding-led-work-light-63958.html
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Post by: JR on June 24, 2019, 10:43:33 AM
It swivels OK is about it. Suspension is rusted solid, would be nice but not really needed, yet.
Finally got the slider loose and now it wont lock back up. Was so close I was getting cramps working the HST (a god send for its use!)
Seat is OK, but the arm rests are solid and folding might be better.
Post by: JR on June 24, 2019, 10:55:43 AM
I got using the bucket pretty fast. Found the auto leveling is not the way to go too for this work. This thing will push good, but the bucket rolls over rocks way to easy. Ending up moving many by hand.
Backhoe will take some getting used too, never really learned to use one. A must for the flattening the off camber road.
Post by: JR on June 24, 2019, 03:27:07 PM
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Post by: JR on June 24, 2019, 04:51:02 PM
was that tractor recovered form the titanic?
Think it was hear the ocean and not cared for. All exposed metal is bad as well as some painted. Runs solid though!
Post by: JR on June 25, 2019, 01:24:05 PM
Post by: JR on June 25, 2019, 05:33:43 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SUSPENSION-SWIVEL-SEAT-EXCAVATOR-FORKLIFT-WHEEL-LOADER-DOZER-BACKHOE-TRACTOR-LK/171820259064?hash=item28014916f8:g:I2MAAOxyhS9Ti-4y
Post by: JR on June 27, 2019, 02:40:25 PM
Post by: JR on August 03, 2019, 03:34:27 PM
Sitting on there with 1 bolt now and had to jump the seat switch, but it sure feels good. Looks like it got a little tweaked in shipping as the back needs to be pushed over the flip up correct.
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Post by: JR on April 10, 2020, 02:30:05 AM
Kub is running awesome. It is handling almost anything I can through at it but the bigger rocks.
I really want to add a front aux for using the claw. Couldn't hurt routing the rear too so I can tilt the box blade, but front is a must. Now kits are way up there for what they really are. If anyone understands the hydro setup here is a pic of the distribution that I need to tap into.
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 10, 2020, 07:39:18 AM
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Post by: Flyin6 on April 11, 2020, 10:38:45 AM
Sometimes it’s just as easy to T a front or rear line and add valves to direct flow from front to rear or vice versus. It’s what I did on my MF 90hp tractor when we added auxiliary hydraulics.It's this^^^
What Deere does
Sometimes you will see a proprietary design that has a dedicated port, but really, you only need a "T" and a supply and a return line and a solenoid along with a switch.
Post by: JR on April 11, 2020, 01:21:20 PM
I need to t off the main, run through a valve for f/r and return. Valve kits are only about $100, add lines and viola!
Post by: JR on April 13, 2020, 02:25:51 PM
https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1Z3GNP120A3PC/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1?_encoding=UTF8&type=wishlist
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Post by: JR on April 13, 2020, 04:32:44 PM
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07YQBKNL5/?coliid=I11MU7AO6YECDK&colid=1Z3GNP120A3PC&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Here is a closeup of the valve center when I was working on it, thinking the top port is feed that I need to "T" from. It looks like 2 big lines to the rear(backhoe) under it and al the lines on the outside feed the loader.
Just have to figure the return line out?
Post by: JR on August 23, 2020, 05:56:14 PM
Still like to add front hydro. Want to just plug it in but most threads showing moding the hard lines. Sure a way around that but haven't figured it out yet.
I want to get this wainroy quick attach off to. Can't find bucket for it. Looking a the kabota style and you can buy the plates for under $100 and attach to anything.
The 12 inch bucket is OK, but a wider bucket would be nice so often. Plus with my foundation coming up that would be a bonus too.
Post by: JR on August 23, 2020, 07:32:33 PM
When I tried to lossen the nuts, all the bolts spun. I can cut the heads off but figure I will tack weld the bolts to the blade.
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Post by: JR on August 24, 2020, 04:45:48 AM
Right now I need to dig out that corner, then move it all and level the pad. I really need something a little bigger to dig the corner out. Neighbor has not come through yet, both his tractors are down. Using the Kub is like moving a football team with a VW bug, it'll get it done, but not fast!
Post by: Flyin6 on August 26, 2020, 08:58:38 AM
JR, buy a set of teeth that bolt on for that bucket. It will dig, problem solved.....He is right
Teeth make all the difference. In the CTL world, a smooth edge on the blade is for working mulch/dirt/gravel in piles or for back dragging to level. Tooth leading edges break up stubborn stuff and it's like doubling the power of the machine
Post by: JR on August 30, 2020, 01:40:21 PM
Post by: JR on October 24, 2020, 03:42:05 PM
Now finding one has proved to be real challenge, I mean no one around has em at all. Ordering is 3-6 months out minimum with probably a price hike.
So far I have found a PJ 24' tilt that is 600 miles away near Provo Utah. It has a 2' front deck. I called and it is there. Road trip, 10 hrs out and back. It is also better than $1000 less than anything around here, if they were here. Might even pass a knucklehead or 2 along the way.
So with all of us spread out, maybe you guys have some ideas for me? I was looking at the Big Tex also, but nothing around here.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 24, 2020, 08:54:14 PM
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Post by: JR on October 24, 2020, 09:27:18 PM
Come on up JR!!
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They are all about the same. I do like the Big tex for the front stand though. I am going to call them monday to and see if they can find a dealer with one closer. Otherwise this is it!
Wouldn't be a long trip though Dave but happy to stop by. Plan is leave thursday, pickup trailer Friday. Stay somewhere and drive back Sat.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 24, 2020, 10:03:47 PM
Or my trans is do for a service too
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Post by: KensAuto on October 24, 2020, 11:25:05 PM
https://www.bigtextrailerworld.com/trailers/194762/big-tex-14et-14k-tand-equip-wdt-83x20-mr-dvt-mega-ramps-black.html
Post by: JR on October 25, 2020, 12:13:05 AM
Dave, would be the weekend!
Post by: KensAuto on October 25, 2020, 01:18:34 AM
Just so I know what you're thinking price wise. Is this in the ballpark?
Was looking in Bullhead city and Lake havasu.
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Post by: KensAuto on October 25, 2020, 01:29:10 AM
... can you tell I'm bored?
https://mohave.craigslist.org/tro/d/wickenburg-12000lb-tilt-deck-car/7216480384.html
In Apache junction:
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/trb/d/apache-junction-2020-texas-pride-tilt/7205768222.html
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Post by: JR on October 25, 2020, 04:16:37 PM
There are 2 local, but almost they want 11k with "taxes". Base prices are 9k.
Thx, bored is good!! This might turn into a meetup with another knucklehead.
Post by: KensAuto on October 25, 2020, 04:40:55 PM
Post by: JR on October 25, 2020, 04:44:10 PM
Post by: JR on October 26, 2020, 01:34:33 PM
I even called Big Tex and they couldn't help me find one, said march is I order now.
Now this is 600 miles from here, but there happens to be someone called Dave who lives right there. He even offered to pick it up and meet me to save me some time and miles.
Now there is a road trip planned, my youngest wants to go.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 26, 2020, 01:57:20 PM
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Post by: KensAuto on October 26, 2020, 03:16:50 PM
Edit: Yeah, he can use your new trailer! Brilliant!!
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 26, 2020, 03:31:27 PM
Maybe I can get him to get a dozer in Idaho and bring it to me. It's only a couple miles. :)Pretty sure that dozer will exceed my toe capacity. But if I end up on a job hunt hot shot might not be a bad day
Edit: Yeah, he can use your new trailer! Brilliant!!
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Post by: JR on October 26, 2020, 04:19:33 PM
Big diff between this and the BT is the jack and the ram setup. BT has a scissors setup, single ram. PJ has 2 rams like the maxxd I had, worked fine.
The jack would be nice at the front, I will see if welded or bolted on. The PJ comes with a spare too.
Post by: Bob Smith on October 26, 2020, 11:05:53 PM
Post by: JR on October 26, 2020, 11:56:37 PM
That would have been the Big Tex, but none around. Just don't want to wait 4-6 months.
Post by: JR on November 09, 2020, 05:50:05 PM
First I sealed the wood on the new trailer. Came out nice but I need more for the bottom. Looked nice when dried this AM, time to muck it up!
Post by: JR on November 09, 2020, 06:14:49 PM
I also got tired of looking for buckets for the Kub BH. The wainroy xls QA is not used enough to have a good choice for a fair price.
So I went to kubota and found the BT4550 QA for my tractor was just $660 new with pins. (needed bucket pins to for front QA too)
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=kubota+bt4550+coupler&iar=images&iax=images&ia=images&iai=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hunttractor.com%2Fimages%2Fproduct%2F15526.jpg
Found 3 buckets almost new and the buy met me 20 mins from the house for the deal. Got an 18, 24 and 32 I thing for the price of one new Kubota or WR bucket! I want to find an 8-12" bucket now for trenching, which seem to be all over with this QA.
Selling the WR bucket with QA should more than offset the new coupler price.
Post by: JR on November 10, 2020, 02:45:06 AM
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Post by: JR on November 10, 2020, 02:00:30 PM
The 2 of us rolled em onto pallets I brought pretty easy.
Got a line on 12in bucket in Bakersfield that I am going through Friday.
Post by: JR on November 23, 2020, 12:01:56 AM
Thought I had measured right, but the tracks are to wide for the skid. Would hit the frame pretty bad and don't think spacers will do the trick. Need some 1in narrower.
Before the trip I cut the little "widow makers" off the trailers rear deck.
Post by: JR on December 08, 2020, 09:37:58 PM
Old bucket and adapter came off easy too. Thought it would be a chore, but not bad.
Post by: JR on December 08, 2020, 09:42:53 PM
Didn't try to hook up, but am looking into it now.
At least I have the old bucket if I need one.
Post by: KensAuto on December 08, 2020, 10:33:52 PM
On the tracks, can you flip the tires around to offset them outward? Saw a guy on utube do that. He gained 2".
https://youtu.be/Rax6LzNJZB0
Post by: JR on December 09, 2020, 12:06:22 AM
Post by: KensAuto on December 09, 2020, 11:00:48 AM