Thanks, when winter comes around I wont have much choice.
@danielperez45435 күн бұрын
Hola, quiero comprar los motores de las orugas y no se exactamente cual ya que encuentro algunos de diferentes potencias. Sabes realmente cual es el modelo de losmotores y donde comprarlos??? El Amperaje de la bateria lo conoces ? Una vez mas agradezco tus respuestas 😊
@DoingThingsandStuff14 күн бұрын
You would have to ask the supplier they should know. Maybe there is a sticker on the motor with info on it. The battery I have is all in chinese so I don't know but I plan on getting a deep cycle battery to replace it as it feels too small. The battery amps dose not affect what motor you can use its the volts.
@danielperez45434 күн бұрын
La máquina la compré a un importador en España y ya no existe. Los motores no traen pegatinas ni nada impreso. Como tu máquina es idéntica a la mía igual tu podrías facilitarme esa información. Solo dispongo de la máquina y nada más,......ni instrucciones ni fabricante, ni nada. El hombre me la vendió y desapareció....almenos me salió muy económica. Agradecería que me facilitaras la información de tus motores... Una vez más gracias
@DoingThingsandStuff14 күн бұрын
The link to where I bought it is in the description of the earlier videos I made. You can try to contact them and send o picture of what you need and maybe they will have it.
@danielperez45434 күн бұрын
Eso mismo hice y por ahora no tengo respuesta...no trabajaran en fin de semana. De todas formas, en tus motores no po e nada?
@DoingThingsandStuff14 күн бұрын
Sorry there is no information on mine ither
@bobbennett7906 күн бұрын
I don't think that I would cut that much flat ground with it use a real mower for that . But hills should be a nice. How os it holding up? What hp is it?
@DoingThingsandStuff14 күн бұрын
Its doing ok. I think the engine is going to die soon. It is a 225cc I believe. I do plan on getting a 4 foot rear mower for the Kubota when I have the money.
@bobbennett7904 күн бұрын
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 you probably could use a bit more hp anyway for the big stuff. Thanks for the reply and please keep us updated
@MatthewSmith-cp3hu10 күн бұрын
cool i wonder hiw many years you will get
@DoingThingsandStuff110 күн бұрын
So do I
@jtaulen11 күн бұрын
Its almost like you have done it before !
@DoingThingsandStuff111 күн бұрын
Almost. Good thing about being away from the city, it dose not matter what it looks like.
@jtaulen11 күн бұрын
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 Except when family come to critique your work ...
@danielperez454316 күн бұрын
Hola, tengo la misma maquina que tu pero sin la cuchilla frontal. Mi pregunta es sobre los motores de las orugas. A mi se calientan mucho los dos motores y muy pronto. Te pasa lo mismo??? Cuanto tiempo lo utilizas sin parar? Gracias
@DoingThingsandStuff116 күн бұрын
Hello, Yes the motors get very hot. In the instructions it says to take a brake after every tank of gas. It usually lasts about an hour for one tank then I take a 30 minute to 1 hour brake before refilling and continuing. I have gotten a lot of messages about the motors getting hot and failing. I do plan on adding a heat sink and fan on the motors to help keep them cool.
@danielperez454315 күн бұрын
Gracias por tu rápida respuesta. Agradecería hicieras un video con esos cambios para refrigerar los motores. Un saludo desde España. Gracias
@DoingThingsandStuff115 күн бұрын
Your welcome. When I get around to it I will definitely make a video.
@danielperez454315 күн бұрын
Sabes si es posible cambiar los motores por otros más potentes y sin ser de escobillas???.
@DoingThingsandStuff115 күн бұрын
I would think so but If you increase the power you will have to scale up the wire gauge or get a higher voltage motor and inverter.
@overbuiltautomotive129917 күн бұрын
drill out main jet with hand drill one size up that stop going in it helps with lean running i do it to most all stuff, this channel will help faolk lean how to fix stuff love red beard racing trick on yard Eq is the way to go well jetting and valve spring are a must www.youtube.com/@RedBeardsGarage
@drewski144117 күн бұрын
This makes no sense, if you gotta follow it so closely may as well get a ride on mower.
@DoingThingsandStuff117 күн бұрын
You don't have to follow it closely. I did a range test and went over 600 feet with no issues. I was doing a timed area and to make sure I stayed in the measured area I stayed close. Plus you wouldn't want to take a ride on mower on a steep hill. Thanks for watching.
@truetech415818 күн бұрын
Gonna add a wireless camera and not have to follow it around, and get a battery charge stabilizer made for atvs to keep the amps from fading from the battery when parked. I wonder if it can tow a additional mower deck offset for wider passes if mowing like a zamboni even, probably ok depending on the weight of the extra deck. And if you are pure redneck, rig it with a stereo and play action music from tv shows from the 1970s and dress high class and get a neuro link wireless controller app. I have a neuromuscular challenge and this mower will be the solution because of that for having a yard that looks not like an abandoned home. Bet a edge trimmer can be used with a project kit robotic arm or actuator.
@DoingThingsandStuff118 күн бұрын
I was going to get an rv reverse camera. Runs on 12v and good for 300 feet. It has the power to pull quite a bit but you risk over heating the drive motors if you go too long.
@kariszibele18 күн бұрын
Hi, the bounces will not go away, it will always remain. Note the small rubber cones in the inner centre of the track, and the square cut-outs between them. This is the track the small wheels guide on. The square cutout is because of the driving wheel. When the small support wheels go over the cutouts, the machine bounces continuously. So it will never run smoothly. The track tension when the track is pressed between the drive wheel and the front small wheel should be no more than 5 cm. Any more and it's loose, any less and it's tight.
@DoingThingsandStuff118 күн бұрын
Thank you for the information. I will try to keep track of the tension.
@anton__8418 күн бұрын
I ordered one not arrived yet they say it’s on the boat ⛴️
@truetech415818 күн бұрын
I am in the same boat as you though the mowers are on a slow boat and they might be a canoe. 🛶
@DoingThingsandStuff118 күн бұрын
Mine took about 45 days to get to the port from china, No updates along the way.
@anton__844 күн бұрын
@@DoingThingsandStuff1hey mine has arrived in the UK, can you tell me what you did with charging it did you get a new charger?
@DoingThingsandStuff14 күн бұрын
No the charger is a universal 120v to 240v input 12v out so it did work. You can test it with a multi meter if you are unsure. When I get around to changing the battery for a bigger one I will install a 12v battery maintainer. But I never use the charger it charges when you run the engine. Have fun.
@anton__844 күн бұрын
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 yes my charger was bit different to yours just a basic black one, keep doing a video if you upgrade it 👍🏻
@goodwinezone232018 күн бұрын
Hi, great video, thank you. Did you order from China? Ali Alibaba? I am ready to place my order, but I don’t know what to expect in regards to customs issues. I am ordering for it to be shipped to my home. (Since I am not near any sea port to pick up.). Thanks.
@DoingThingsandStuff118 күн бұрын
I ordered from Alibaba. the link is in the video description. If you have the option to chose the engine get a name brand not the Rato brand. I think I will be swapping it out for a kohler engine soon. It would depend on your country for customs. I used a broker to handle it for me. Expect many surprise fees and Budget for a couple thousand over the final sale price. Good Luck.
@jeffreyjbyronАй бұрын
How does it do on hills? Thinking of buying one. Thanks!
@DoingThingsandStuff1Ай бұрын
It is sold as a mower for hills up to 45 degrees. If you watch my latest video you will see this motor dose not like hills much. The machine will handle them fine just the engine isn't designed for hills. If you get a different engine I would think you will be fine.
@jeffreyjbyronАй бұрын
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 There are several Chinese companies who make these types of mowers. One is called Vigorun and seems popular, but they only build with the Loncin motors, which I'm not sure if they are really proven. Vigorun makes a larger version that is suppose to handle hills (800mm mower?) but it's significantly more expensive and much heavier. Supposedly it has an oil pump that lubricates the engine even at steep inclines I will check out your other video, your channel is such a great resource. It's good to see that your mower has lasted and that you still use it!
@DoingThingsandStuff1Ай бұрын
When I bought this one I believe its a 500mm it has a Rato engine. They had bigger ones but I like the look of this one. I did not have any options for the engine but its easy enough to change when it explodes with a better one. If you want to see anything specific just let me know.
@truetech4158Ай бұрын
I just ordered one of these, its a RC vehicle for the lazyest people in the world, plus it does chores!! Wanna find a camera gimble to run it out of sight around 2 acres of metal building and maybe add a robotic arm that has a weedeater edge trimmer, maybe a rake attachment, possible muffler and built in mp3 player/ 2way intercom, and a micro garage for it built into a deck. You can mod these with further retrofits, maybe a tow hitch or framework to add a extra mowers as sidecar decks to finish sooner. Party on Garth, party on.
@riverfrontwwАй бұрын
have you only cut grass? have you cut any brush or heavy weeds?
@DoingThingsandStuff1Ай бұрын
google wont let me answer your question. I tried 2 times and it deletes it.
@riverfrontwwАй бұрын
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 stuff happens, I appreciate the effort
@DoingThingsandStuff1Ай бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/enLTpKqpaLhknsU
@ThePurposeFullLifeАй бұрын
What was the smoke from @1:11:26?
@DoingThingsandStuff1Ай бұрын
Its engine oil. The carb is mounted on the bottom front, left of the engine. When it angles to that side it looks like engine oil gets into the air filter compartment (I would guess from a vent tube) and you get a nice smoke show.
@JanktzoniАй бұрын
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 Might is be overfilled? That angle was not really steep if you ask me, should not happen. Thanks for the demo btw.
@DoingThingsandStuff1Ай бұрын
Your welcome. The slope is about 25 degrees. The oil level is just under the full mark. I think its just a cheap motor. Its a Rata engine. I bought it with the intention of putting a better engine when this one died. I find it a little under powered.
@BarryJohn-r1qАй бұрын
None of these posts of this type of lawn mower never ever give you a close up of how good the grass is cut in long grass
@DoingThingsandStuff1Ай бұрын
At 15:00 I show a close up of how it cut long grass that was wet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fV61gnR4eL6jepIsi=4L4RZxeycZ4kksV4 If you want more then that let me know and I will go cut some long grass and get you more close up shots.
@AlinaStar210501Ай бұрын
hi, can I ask you what size is your plot of land and how long does it take you to mow it with this mower..?
@DoingThingsandStuff1Ай бұрын
I have 12 acres, mostly forest. The mower top speed is about 4km/h and If the grass is long you have to do a half pass at a time to do a good job or it misses a lot. The area in this video took 3 hours if you don't count stopping to let the drive motors cool down after each tank of gas that lasts just over an hour. It is not a fast mower. Maybe I will measure an area and do a timed cut for a future video.
@AlinaStar210501Ай бұрын
very grateful to you for your answer, and a video of mowing an unusual area for a while, I think it will be very interesting to watch!! good luck to you!
@chloezapata4152Ай бұрын
I appreciated watching you unbox everything and check the fluid levels. I'm wondering how often it runs dry too. I just picked up the splitter today and have it on my trailer in the box under a tarp. I feel more confident using it on the larger pieces i have after watching you split those bigger pieces and the ones with the knots.
@DoingThingsandStuff1Ай бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful. I have used it about 2 years now and the fluid level is still good. I don't use it very often. Much like a transmission in a car, since its the same fluid, I would think if there isn't a leak the level shouldn't change. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.
@chloezapata4152Ай бұрын
I saw a critter on the lower right side of the screen in the first 30 seconds. Maybe a squirrel you are sharing space with.
@DoingThingsandStuff1Ай бұрын
That is a chipmunk. He lives behind the house. Whenever I am outside or in the garage he comes to see me. He will eat out of your hand. At 5:03 he comes back and I give him some food if you want to see him up close.
@3dguy839Ай бұрын
I haven't used mine yet and also had it in my garage for a long time Kinda nervous
@DoingThingsandStuff1Ай бұрын
Start with aluminum it melts very easy and is less intimidating. I learned with copper you have to pour fast but aluminum you poor slow. And the first poor in a new mold bubbles even if you heat it to red, after that it stays flat. Good luck
@3dguy839Ай бұрын
Nice job I got the nelyhyro double burner furnace I couldn't see but did you u have 2 burners running
@DoingThingsandStuff1Ай бұрын
The first time I used it I only ran the bottom burner. I used the top one on half occasionally. I do want to make a safety update tho. I did another copper melt off camera with the 2 burners on full. The cover completely warped there are 1/4 inch gaps now and If you have a wood handle, I would remove it as it keeps catching on fire and It almost fell off when I tried to lift it the last time. If you do aluminum you only need the bottom burner, copper its much faster to have both but turn off the top one when you open it to add more material to prevent yourself from getting blasted in the face with too much heat and burning your gloves.
@francisabboney4862Ай бұрын
mower cables overheating what are possible causes
@DoingThingsandStuff1Ай бұрын
You would have to ask the seller of your mower. I would think if a wire is heating up there is a short in the electrics somewhere.
@hussainhamid7881Ай бұрын
how much and which country is this from
@DoingThingsandStuff1Ай бұрын
It was about $5000 Canadian. The link is in the description.
@jeffreyjbyronАй бұрын
Thanks for the videos. Is there any trouble getting this kind of thing through customs? What the final cost with shipping and crate? I love it, I'm thinking about buying one and appreciate the stuff you're making.
@DoingThingsandStuff1Ай бұрын
Thank you. No issues going through customs to Canada. Final cost was about $5000 canadian.
@jeffreyjbyronАй бұрын
How do you like it? Any problems? Update video? I'm thinking of getting one.
@DoingThingsandStuff1Ай бұрын
I love it. the only issue I had was with the carburetor. Dirt got in and plugged it up. After adding a filter to the fuel line I haven't had any more issues.
@jocelyncere2500Ай бұрын
Do you have a clip on how to check oil level and its operation?
@DoingThingsandStuff1Ай бұрын
oil level is at 9:30, operation at 15:30
@jerrypennington8045Ай бұрын
I bought a cub cadet 46in cut riding mower and a 10 foot x 5 foot trailer for what one of those cost. I don't get what the advantages are.
@DoingThingsandStuff1Ай бұрын
The main advantages are that its slower and more expensive.
@cwolf8841Ай бұрын
I have steep slopes behind state guard rails. Can’t get a big mower into it. Can’t keep a push mower upright.
@stubidasso472122 күн бұрын
Would you ride the Cub Cadet on a 40% side hill?
@jasonmeister6988Ай бұрын
If that thing flippes 180 on his head for some reason, like with the mowerblades in the air, will it stop? are you able to shut off the mower with the remote?
@DoingThingsandStuff1Ай бұрын
I have come close to flipping it once, about 90 degrees and kicked it back straight. No it will not shut off until the engine seizes then it should stop. If it happens to hit the emergency stop button it would kill the engine. The remote is just the electronics. It would be amazing if you could start stop and adjust the throttle remotely but that is not an option on this one.
@jasonmeister6988Ай бұрын
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 Ok thank you. Still planing on buying one but don't know yet
@DoingThingsandStuff1Ай бұрын
No problem. If you are worried about it flipping, it would be easy enough to add a tilt switch to the main breaker so if you exceed a certain tilt it would kill the mower.
@jasonmeister6988Ай бұрын
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 Yeah, I thought about that too. thx
@jasonmeister6988Ай бұрын
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 Sorry one more question. Have you had any problems with the tracks so far? or are they solid? thx
@pyromedichd12 ай бұрын
Does it have grease fittings for the bearings for the tracks?
@DoingThingsandStuff12 ай бұрын
No it doesn't, they are super Chinese quality sealed bearings.
@kingjondalar46502 ай бұрын
Hi, how are you finding now you've had it a few months?m I'm looking to buy one of these for my place in Spain. Can you tell me how long it took to arrive? Also is there a dealer/outlet in Europe for these?
@DoingThingsandStuff12 ай бұрын
I have had it about 2 years now. I love it. Its not for doing large areas. It moves slow but its great if there is brush or small trees it will cut them no problem. I believe it took 2 months once I approved the video of it finished. I live in Canada so I couldn't tell you if there are dealers in your area but I would say probably not. Thanks
@chrisgeorge24212 ай бұрын
I would give it 2 years before chunks fall of of it, then you have no service options. The mowrator looks like a better bet if you want a remote lawn mower.
@DoingThingsandStuff12 ай бұрын
I have had it for 2 years now and no chunks fell off. Thanks for watching
@chrisgeorge24212 ай бұрын
Every Chinese part I’ve bought for my bike has rusted, yes cheaper but will rust after the first rain.😮
@DoingThingsandStuff12 ай бұрын
Luckily I don't mow the grass in the rain.
@chrisgeorge24212 ай бұрын
Made of chineesium so will rust.
@DoingThingsandStuff12 ай бұрын
Any unprotected steel regardless where is comes from will rust. Other then stainless steel. Thanks
@nicolamanno70422 ай бұрын
Scusa, forse ho capito. Il 4° regolatore di velocità è collegato alla pala della neve. Ma allora perché nel tuo tagliaerba si muovono insieme i cingoli quando vai in avanti o indietro mentre quando muovi l'altro joystick i cingoli si muovono insieme in direzione opposte per fare ruotare la macchina?. Ripeto, il mio telecomando controlla solo 1 cingolo con 1 joystick, e solo l'altro cingolo con l'altro joystick. Perché?
@DoingThingsandStuff12 ай бұрын
Sorry I'm not sure how it all works. I don't know enough about remote control machines to tell you. Maybe ask the place you bought it if they can explain or send you a wire diagram.
@nicolamanno70422 ай бұрын
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 Ok, grazie mille
@nicolamanno70422 ай бұрын
Ciao, complimenti, molto bravo. Volevo chiederti delle informazioni, se posso. Ho un tagliaerba uguale al tuo ma ho visto che nel bauletto del cablaggio elettrico il tuo porta 4 regolatori di velocità (a me solo 3). Nel mio 1 regolatore di velocità è collegato al cingolo destro, 1 al cingolo sinistro e 1 al sali / scendi della lama. Quindi nel movimento avanti / indietro sono costretto ad usare tutti e 2 joistick e lo stesso devo fare per farlo ruotare. Per favore, mi puoi spiegare come sono collegati i tuoi 4 regolatori di velocità. 1 di sicuro sul motore destro, 1 sul motore sinistro, 1 sul sali / scendi della lama. E il 4°? Secondo me è proprio il collegamento di questo che lo rende più facile da manovrare. Nel video iniziale si vede qualcosa ma non si capisce bene. Grazie
@DoingThingsandStuff12 ай бұрын
Hello, 1 is connected to the right motor, 1 to the left motor, 1 front blade up / down and 1 mower height up / down. I have to use the 2 joysticks, one to go front / back the other to turn right / left. Hope that helps. I have a video that shows a close up of the electronics if you are interested. Thanks
@nicolamanno70422 ай бұрын
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 Ciao e grazie per la risposta. Anche il mio ha gli stessi collegamenti ma non capisco perché il joystick destro comanda solo la parte destra e quello sinistro solo la parte sinistra. Quindi per muovere in avanti devo spingere tutti e due joystick 🕹️🕹️ insieme. Può essere il problema sul collegamento dei regolari sulla porta del ricevitore wifi del telecomando?
@DoingThingsandStuff12 ай бұрын
Like I said, I have no idea how it works. I just bought one I didn't build it. That is a question for the manufacturer. Or try to ask in an rc forum someone there might be able to help.
@jeffpiper74302 ай бұрын
thanks , just bought a simmiler one but the design seems to be the same over the different brands , on another video a chinese commented that he built them and not to use them where doing a lot of forward and back for more than 1 hour other wise could burn the drive motors out ,what have u found ... could explain the small fuel tank of just 1 hrs worth
@DoingThingsandStuff12 ай бұрын
In the instructions it says to let it sit after the tank runs out to let the motors cool. My tank is about 1 liter and lasts just over an hour. I let it sit about 15 to 20 minutes before continuing. The drive motors do get very hot and heat is bad for electric motors. I do plan on adding heat sinks to the motors and maybe a fan to keep them a bit cooler. It would also depend on the weather where you are. If there is little wind and the sun is beating down they will heat up faster then when its cooler and windy. I have had many Chinese companies comment and message me that the one I chose is a copy or bad quality and then try to sell me the one they make that is practically identical, so I would ignore those comments. Hope that helps
@jeffpiper74302 ай бұрын
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 .....instructions ..lol ...got none .. good idea about the heat sinks and fan , will look into it , most seem to be 1.6 lt tank ,mine is suppose to be a hightop but nothing on it but did get 2 stickers with the spares to put on , it does seem well built though not like a lot of crap coming out of china ... when can afford it will buy a spare drive motor just in case
@Alex-im5ux2 ай бұрын
Too bad no camera and video feed to a controller
@DoingThingsandStuff12 ай бұрын
Yes, that would be great. Like the setup on a drone.
@nailamukhtar25002 ай бұрын
Use iron shovler it glides easily on snoe
@DoingThingsandStuff12 ай бұрын
I can't use a metal shovel on the roof. Might damage the shingles. Thanks
@Not-Steven2 ай бұрын
Nice work. You may want to consider a hydraulic top link - makes it much easier to adjust how much material is collected vs how much material is deposited. I would d look up some other box blade videos on KZbin and check it out.
@DoingThingsandStuff12 ай бұрын
Thank you. Yes it would. I have a top link in my cart. I'm just waiting to have the money to order it. Hopefully soon.
@DonnieIllingworth-yg2jx2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the blade renewal vid. Where do you get spare blades from?
@DoingThingsandStuff12 ай бұрын
When I got the mower I ordered a spare set at the same time.
@kariszibele2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, great tutorial. 👌 I have a similar remote control mower. The difference is that the blade holder is a circular plate. It has similar 4 piece swing blades on it. You said in the video that you are trying to make the blade holder bend out of thicker material. I don't recommend it. It may not bend in a subsequent brick shear, but there is a greater chance of damaging the engine crankshaft, ruining it. I suggest a circular bend as a support, with 4 swing knives mounted on it. Less chance of it getting caught hard on something.
@DoingThingsandStuff12 ай бұрын
Thanks. Good advice, I was thinking of attaching the 2 spare blades I have somehow. A circle blade support like on a brush hog would work nicely. In the future I might attempt to make one. Maybe even a more powerful engine to go with it. I find in longer grass I have to go slower or the motor drops rpms.
@Trade-Army2 ай бұрын
I am sorry. A lot of companies have cloned out units. They sold you a 12v model which we do not even make anymore due to the issues we had with the units. Also, our units no longer have chains hanging down but instead use rubber to reduce noise.
@DoingThingsandStuff12 ай бұрын
O No, all this time I have been using an inferior mower. Please tell me you have a better mower to sell me.
@thebadgeofshame39943 ай бұрын
Cardboard man isn't real. He can't hurt you!!!
@DoingThingsandStuff13 ай бұрын
He was giving me dirty looks all day.
@kylemiller6023 ай бұрын
The ultimate cat Roomba!
@jtaulen3 ай бұрын
The typo in dose vs does bugged me more :D
@DoingThingsandStuff13 ай бұрын
I didn't even notice it. Well its there forever now.
@jtaulen3 ай бұрын
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 I am glad I am no longer alone in my state of being bugged :D
@dylano72423 ай бұрын
You have the most indepth video on these log splitters. I chop split most everything . But sick doing knotted logs . How did it do on really knotty stuff, and y- branch logs? If i should get this 9 ton electric at $420 or bite bullet get a gas 20 ton at $800.
@DoingThingsandStuff13 ай бұрын
Thank You, I don't have much hard wood on the property. I did split some pine that was Y or had large knots. It handled it ok but a few pieces were too tough. I would say if you think that you will have lots of knots or tough wood, go for gas. You will be disappointed with electric. Thanks again.