I have this machine Put a hose on the hyd tank breather , too easy to get water contamination in the tank , the oil filter is impossible to find , what worked for me is a filter from a cf moto quad Use 15/40 diesel oil in the engine Use 46 weight hydraulic oil
Thank you very much J Bro! I really like your content. I just brought one exactly like yours yesterday. I will pick it up next week. Question for you, any chance I can fit that in a 6 feet 4 pick up bed with the gate open? I do own a 4 by 8 trailer but not sure if I still trust it for 1962 pounds. Thank you very much again! Let me know if you decided to import attachments. Roger
@rogdmc19 I'll do a dimensions video tonight for you. Be easier than try explain via chat. Plus others have inquired. Hope that will help. Far as attachments which ones were you seeking. I'm close to getting something lined up in bulk. I'm not looking to make much on them. Maybe couple hundred bucks. But I think I can get them to you for half what people try sell them for. Also very happy we are helpful!!
@@TheJBros520 Thank you very much. I think it fit space wise but I wonder more about the weight. Probably looking for the grapple and a 4 in one 43-48 inches bucket with tooth's.
@rogdmc19 it's 5' from rear to track in front with stand platform up. So if bucket is up you need 5'. If bucket is down you need the full 8' in length. I threw mine in the back of my 5x8 trailer. Thousand pd tires np. But I would not pull that at high speed just across town. I think i got a video of the mini in the trailer.
Thanks for the vid. I found it super helpful. Just a couple of questions pls. Without a cover over the engine where you stand do you get much heat coming through? and, It seems that the CRT23 has the track and bucket control on separate controllers (levers) so when you are moving you can at the same time work the bucket as distinct from most other models. Is that correct? Thanks Wayne
Far as the heat from the engine. I never noticed it to be uncomfortable but I also only let the oil temp light get to 70-80 degrees and I just take a break from the machine. Fan running with engine off cools in 10 minutes or so. Far as the controls your pretty much not able to drive and control lift and bucket at the same time. It really doesn't seem to be a necessary option as the work is more slow and methodical. Accurate tight spaces. On off the machine. But i have been good enough now where i will get a little tilt or raise while moving. I'll try get a video out on how I operate the machine asap
Have you had any issues with the bucket being smaller than the tracks? All the other machines I have seen have a bucket as wide or slightly wider than the tracks.
Thanks, Chris. It's not ideal. Mostly it doesn't effect much general dirt moving. I am purchasing a 48" bucket to speed up grading and we will put out a video on that. We leveled out 18 yards of gravel with the 31" the material is loose so the tracks just pack it down on forward and back dragging. I will say this don't let the bucket size change your mind to one of the lesser Chinese versions . We are 8 hours in. Greased, New oil filter and flushed hydraulics. All precautionary.
I just bought a new one of these and the fuel guage does not work. I traced the wire from the guage and it is not plugged in anywhere. Does yours work?
It does. I traced mine to being wrapped up with 2 other plastic wraps. I believe out of there it traces down to the bottom right below the red main switch. I could try do a video of what's connected and maybe you could trouble shoot off that.
We got this one thru Auction Block. $6,000.00 bid price after fees etc. $7,200.00. There was a lot of 10 mini skids in that auction. Prices ranged from $3,800.00 to this price. If you want more info or details on the models that sold for less I could do a separate video on that or if you want info on the other Chinese models pros and cons. Just reply which model and I can give you my opinion on them. Also, projected price point for each one where I think good value is. This is just a guide. Thanks for the comment.
@@TheJBros520 Thanks for the reply! The info you've shared was very helpful. I actually decided to acquire the same model. If you have the time or interest, it would be great to see future videos on your longer term impressions, maintenance overviews and/or recommended modifications. Great video! Again, thanks for the follow up.
Now that I know it can be hooked up I can take a look at it. I just did not want to go to a lot of trouble only to find out there was no float in the tank. Thank you.
You bet appears to me there is a chip or fuse type wire coming out near the tank. Don't quote me on that as most of my stuff is hooked up. I do have one wire not hooked up. back left side solo yellow wire.
Jax will be uploading some helpful videos in the next hour. I will take a photo of the filter. It's a simple Briggs and Stratton filter part number 429932S got it from Menards.
If your referring to the location, it is in the rear bottom left. holds about 6 gallons. It tends to burn 1 gallon an hour as a rough guide. I would highly recommend do not run the machine out of gas.
