Nice machine. Is there a way to release the hydraulic pressure when swapping attachments? Is it necessary to do so? Can the attachments be swapped while the machine is running?
There is a lever in between the two controls I mentioned. You pull towards you to close and push away to open both of them have a groove that you can move the lever into to keep the flow to attachments engaged…. big fan of your work reg!!!
@bradybraunbb Thanks. I though I heard you mention tree work. I have the same machine, but only with the bucket I'd assumed that was the only control needed but then read something yesterday saying you had to activate the flow inside first. Couldn't understand what they were talking about. I am having a really hard time getting a grapple in Canada. They either won't sell one to you unless you have your machine or they try to gouge yoy by +4 of what the attachment costs in the US. Or you need to apply for an import/export license from the border control agency to clear customs. Looking more likely that I'll have to build my own.
I got one from northern tool shipped to the store near me. It was 1400. I got one that was light weight and I hate it… it’s bent up and I only have 10 hours on it if I could do it again I would try forks with a hydraulic beak or weld some added support where it needs it
If I was going to depend on one machine everyday, I would bite the bullet and buy a name brand loader. That being said it’s better than nothing and having to load by hand sucks. The biggest obstacle for this machine on site doing tree work is that it doesn’t have great hinge pin height.
I’ve used it on a couple little jobs. I don’t have a whole bunch of hours on it still sub 20 but it’s still going. Pulled a good sized stump out with it last week and it did the job with little complaining
Would you be able to post a video with the upgrades. Just got one of these as a starter machine for a tree service and I’m interested to know how much the counter weights helped
they helped a bunch you should definitely put some on I will try and post something of the Mods I made I still do not have a lot of hours it’s really only used in rare occasions
Thanks for posting. I just picked up this same LTR23 at auction. I haven't even put an hour on it yet, but these tracks are aggressive even on my gravel driveway, especially if you too turn fast. I was wonder how your lawn looked when you were all done? Im thinking the tire version may have been a better option for homeowner usage, unless you're using these for grading work. ? thanks for any info.
I would say the tracks are pretty aggressive but that’s pretty standard with machines like that this one… it does tear up the yard a little but nothing that couldn’t be raked out pretty quick with a lawn rake. If you were making repeated trips over the place you could tear it up pretty good. Seems like there is less tired machines available for some reason
If I was going to use it maybe twice a month moving mulch around and Decorative Stone do you think it would be okay for that driving over Turf areas do you think the tires would be better
I was just thinking the same thing when I saw this plus the material being hauled is pretty light weight. If I was planning to get and use a machine like this I would be using it for gravel or dirt but maybe its not able to handle that kind of weight.
I got the nortrac grapple from northern tool I chose it because it was light weight! Like I said it wasn’t a great fit but I welded some square tubing in to protect the tilt hydraulic
Where did you go through auction on? That’s a very good deal considering I can’t find them under 7k locally. Sounds like what you did is the way to go!
In my area all of the rental companies cater to the landscaping companies and rent out their name brand machines for the season and its nearly impossible to rent one for small DIY project. Do you think these machines hold up well enough for rental equipment to the DIY weekend warriors? Thinking limiting it to weekly rentals and letting the big boys rent to the seasonal companies.
I think it would but I haven’t put enough hours on it to determine that… if you get one cheap at auction then I think it would be hard to lose money on it. You can order directly from china and get a little higher quality machine (name brand engine and hydraulics pumps with a raised sprocket tracks). I know there are fees and taxes on shipping cost to keep in mind
@zachroth4558 if you don't know what your doing I reccomend not ordering direct. It's very easy to get scammed. If you do decide to go that route please do your research first. I'm not totally against it. I'm actually in the process of getting multiple attachments for my agt shipped direct. Should be shipping out to me this week. I used Alibaba
I have the same machine looks like you got a pretty good deal on yours!!! I've been having issues with mine I don't know if you've had the same mine only has 3 hours when I first got it I did notice a fuel leak and thought I fixed it I also went ahead and put in a primer ball in the fuel line. Seems like anything below 70° it won't start at all just crank over...... I'm welcome to any thoughts or suggestions thanks for doing the video like you said there's not a lot out there on these.
Not sure if you are on Facebook but there is a page I am on “Chinese skidsteers and equipment” I have found it to be helpful. Not sure where you picked your machine up but they are known for coming over with bad fuel it’s possible your machines sucked up some junk or has something blocking the line . I would check fuel lines and filters then work your way to the carb bowl and jets .
Thanks for the video. I also have a tree service as well, im thinking about getting one of the mini skids to see if we use it they definitely are alot more affordable than the vermeer
Yeah like I said at the end of the video if you know you will use it Daily I would get a more reliable unit. You can order diesel ones or get something used. I have took it out to a couple of jobs and it’s better than nothing because packing wood out sucks!
Dude yes awesome real world notes about it, if you could video some use with it lifting the logs that would be sweet! I was going to get one of these primary use for spreading mulch but I’ve got a lot of trees and thinking now a tractor might work better at my property. Cheers!
Awesome video!! I had a question I’m looking forward to trying waterfowl this year I also from south Texas never duck hunted .. where can I locate area where ducks might be .. is it necessary to head to the coast to duck hunt or could I find them in any remote ponds near me any tips would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks
Texas is heavily private land you can get in alot of trouble just going out and hunting, contact a game warden or do online research before just going out hunting
I hunt local tanks in my area often times all it takes is being bold enough to ask permission... however I have a lot of contacts within my county which helps. I would also offer a small one time payment to hunt at least the first time you hunt a place... granted it is worth hunting. The tanks shown in this video were developed for duck hunting hard to find money tanks like that in south Texas
