02 kobelco SK35SR-2 glow plugs
think I need new glow plugs on my machine, I can hear the relay click when I turn the key but I don't believe they are heating up, my big problem is I cant seem to locate them, anyone know where the...
View Articleforwards/backwards pedals are not in sync (and other hydraulic issues)
Hi, I have an old 1.6 tonne Schaeff HR12. When I push both drive motor pedals or pull both levers the same distance, one track drives faster than the other. This makes it nearly impossible to drive...
View ArticleSeat for mini-ex
I need a new seat for my Mitsubishi 3.5 tonner. It doesn't have joysticks so I don't have the luxury of sitting back and working, instead there are full motion ISO levers. The OEM seat is in perfect...
View ArticleServicing my Kubota KX91-3
Hi everyone I just bought this excavator and I am changing all the oils and filters. I don't have a MSM "yet" I picked up all the oils and filters (except the hydraulic oil) from the dealer. There are...
View ArticleJCB 8025 No Joystick Functions
Hi, Everyone I have a JCB 8025 the hydraulic system will not work. The drive and blade will work. Can any one help?
View ArticleDrive motor oil for bobcat 334
I need to change the oil in the track drive motors for a Bobcat 334 but don't have a manual for it. Can anyone tell me what type of oil they take?
View ArticleJCB 8060 Mini
Does anyone have any experience with this machine? Ritchie specs puts it at around 13,000lbs. Looks like it has some decent specs for auxiliary flow and lift etc. Just looking for some experiences,...
View ArticleIHI 55j Ignition Switch Woes
I have to have a new ignition switch for my IHI 55j. It came with a 6-pole switch, only 5 of which were used (R2 not in use) so I tried an aftermarket NAPA 5-pole (self-grounded, separate...
View Article303 cr bucket drifts
Have a 303 CR in my shed,was bartering some work and i noticed the bucket drift into the curled position. I also noticed the bucket doesn't have much holding power when trying to pick up a small load....
View ArticleBobcat 325 House Swing Issues
I'm looking at a 1996 Bobcat 325 mini-excavator. I went and saw it this evening, but... I noticed a couple problems that need attention and was wondering if anyone had the same issues or know what it...
View ArticleRipper and clean up bucket build for my Kobelco sk35sr-2e
Well I started building my frost ripper and clean up bucket the other day. The ripper is mostly welded up, just got some clean up and grinding left to do and weld the pin on for the q/a. Im building a...
View ArticleYanmar blowby or normal?
I looked at a Volvo ECR88 excavator with a four cylinder Yanmar 60 horsepower engine today. The engine is early emissions so it has a sealed crankcase vent rather than a drip tube. 3100 hours and...
View Articleblade egdes
is it common for the blade cutting edges on mini excavators (up to 5ton) to break off and or snap seems to be becoming more common for the machines in my company
View ArticleWhich Mini-Ex would you want?
I'm looking for a mini-ex. Here are my specifications. Within these parameters what brand/model would you prefer? I have an idea based on some research, but I haven't been on as many machines as you...
View ArticleEsco Bucket Teeth
I am currently running a Komatsu PC-35 MR-3. It has an Esco V17 style tooth on it. I was wanting to put on a set of flare teeth, it has four. I cant find any on the net.So anyone else have an idea or a...
View ArticleCold starts on Mini Ex, Plug in Opition?
Hi Guys I apologize Up front, I am foggy. I have been pushing the clock too much. It's 3am been up for couple hrs juggling shop space to thraw/warm up mini ex for job this am. As usual customer gave me...
View ArticleTb125 Hydraulics Question
When I boom down, the boom is real jerky. All of the other functions are smooth operating. Any Ideas ?.
View ArticleTakeuchi Paint Brand and Paint Code
Hi there, Does anyone know what the EXACT paint brand and colour code is for takeuchi excavators? The TB138fr? I'm looking at touching mine up and need to know what brand of paint takeuchi use and what...
View ArticleBOBCAT 435H block heater
Hello, does anyone know which freeze plug the plug goes into for the block heater? its a kubota v2003 engine. the directions bobcat gives are awful. another thing is i can't find a plug that is to...
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Home made Kubota KX91-3 thumb
I thought I would share with you guys my build of a thumb kit for my KX91-3. I priced out some kits that were commercially available but they all seemed quite expensive so I decided to build my own. I...
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