I paid $7,200.00 6 months ago, I've seen them go as low as $3,600.00 on auction. I'd say $5k range is something to aim for.

It is always shocking how those little things have crazy root strength.

@matthewteuton844 no, not enough grabbing power, skid wouldn't be heavy enough to pull on them.

@Chris-pe4pe Thanks!!! I had a good time!! Just enjoy being able to do all that annoying dirt /landscape work anytime.

@TheApplestick That's the 31 inch bucket it came with. I find it handy for finesse digging, root cutting, etc

Really boils down to your climate. I run an AW32 cause it will get colder here less thick. warmer temps for the most part run AW46 thicker more lubrication. Both are fine just something to consider. Glad we could help!!

Thank you! Cheers!

Pretty embarrassing, but the reason that it wouldn’t start. I had bumped the emergency stop button. I’m still interested, about the vacuum lines. I have plugged them into each other for the time being. Thanks again for all of your content.

Happens to the best of us. Glad it was something simple and glad we can help!

@gregbond1578 not very i guess pending which your looking for. I'll be doing a part replacement video soon. Trying to get all my sources and pricing. What parts are you curious about?

The 2 big idlers are enclosed for lubrication. I'm sure at some point.... maybe 250 hrs or 500 hrs should be addressed. I know some members have looked into them. I'll do a video to reask there discovery. To answer your question, only maintenance is getting the tension bolt tight. Grease zerks weekly to daily pending how much your using it. Clean your tracks! keep debris away from them! Check tightness of bolts, hoses etc. Some stuff you will just randomly come upon. Seems like a lot now, but if you do the major stuff. Grind Idlers, Change oil, change hydraulic fluid, Tighten tension bolt, not run machine past 70 degrees for long periods. It's really really good in 30 minute bursts, rest for 15 minutes. Any other questions feel free to ask. Glad we can help!!!!

@brothersblazers9966 Yup it's bumpy on concrete. Definitely helps with the anti fatigue mat installed now. I'm going to be testing out my spring fabrication when my springs come in. Hope it's simple for anyone to do.

@@TheJBros520 thanks I will give the anti fatigue mat a try as well. So you noticed no real difference regarding bumpiness between the 2 different sets of tracks?

@skip7243 I've played with the throttle is about it. Almost like the pump is more powerful than needed??? I just run it half throttle it's smoother. Slower but smoother.

Vpowerequipment.com Rato R740 Horizontal Shaft Starter $110.00 VPE part # 102920170002-r740 Cheers and other questions let me know! Let me know how your install process goes.

@TheJBros520 thank you for the info on the part # for the starter. My machine (same one you have) went 0.8 hours before the starter failed. It was tough getting the bad one out so we'll see how the new one goes in. Your videos are very helpful especially since there is no info out there on thee machines. Appreciate you!

@@ryanross1293 Excellent very happy we could help!! Let me know how it goes!!

I have not! but I'm sure there is a way. either bigger engine such as a perkins diesel or does the pump need to be bigger. That is a bit outta my league atm. I am slowly learning more and deep diving into the more expensive rigs. BTW, love the fact the CRT23 is getting it done for you!!

@@ElPatronGamefarm Love it!! I'd buy another one if we needed one!!

@@TheJBros520 any common issues with these?

@ElPatronGamefarm main thing grind the over welds on the idlers. Track will need to be replaced pretty quick. Nothing beyond just check my overview videos to see in depth stuff.

Totally! I'll double check but i think the CRT23 and KBT23 are the only ones with the #3 stage pump. I'll reconfirm that.

It will only raise the bucket while driving if there is little to no load in bucket. I could do a video demo on that! They don't really make a reasonably priced trencher for the unit.

Wolverine Attachments, best spots are auctions. can be had for about $450.00

Thats a quick google search for "Mini Skid ****". The **** = the attachment you want to purchase. You can look for auctions or other sites that just have them for sale. The sites that have them for sale have a huge range in prices. Be careful to make sure you understand the FULL price. This might include Taxes, Shipping, Customs etc.

I'm going to keep an eye on prices when it comes winter here, to see what prices look like.

@HillByDesignCo Thanks for the insight!! I'm going to try to do something like that!! Do you think a Voice over summer review of what we did would be good?? What's to long of a video for something like that?

@@TheJBros520 I think it could be! Videos really aren't often too long providing you keep the content fresh and engaging. I could see a summer summary being around 45 minutes not being too bad, providing you had a really good explaining and entertaining script.

@HillByDesignCo Cool, I'll start throwing some stuff together and maybe start throwing some new stuff as well. I'll try to think outside the box a bit, try keep it fun and fast paced. Btw i couldn't imagine not having my mini, it's honestly apart of my life. It's just saved my body and adds energy and excitement. If you did make the move. CRT23 is the best bang for the buck. Thanks again

@map6410 Thanks, we were kinda proud, we keep learning.

@map6410 Thanks, we are working behind the Sceens to bring better content!! Kinda cool I got a 14 yr old editor, I ask does this make sense. He says it does to me or your rambling to much. Lol We are enjoying learning!

I'll do one later today. I've been meaning to do that one, Thanks!

​@@TheJBros520thank you so much. I really appreciate it.

To bad I didn't have a D10 Dozer. push that in a couple passes.

That's where the truck could get too with all the other junk I had around.

Briggs and Stratton Filter #492932S buy pretty much anywhere. Tracks from TrackLoaderParts.com Duroforce Rubber size 180x72x41 should be about $140 a track. Bucket I had mine made by my local manufacture Top Dog Attachments 48"w x 36" L I paid $1,000.00 but I'm sure you could get something smaller for cheaper. It's super heavy duty. But it does maximize the full ability of the machine. For sure a 48" wide is the best for open grading and material moving. Hope this helps any further questions hit me up!!!!

Hey, thanks for the insight. I also notice sticky grass got to be careful as well. I might look into steel track, I'm talking with the out source to see if I can't get a sample track from them. $1,640.00 is a lot for a set of tracks. Anyway more to come, Thanks for info.

Oil Filters can be got most anywhere Briggs and Stratton #492932S and tracks Trackloaderparts.com Duroforce rubber track size 180x72x41 for CRT23

So the Steel Track is the way to go??

oh, nice

I believe your totally right, think it would just balance better. think extra 200lbs??? idk

Those springs I feel add safety from stuff breaking, not a bad idea.

Money!!!

ok i just watched the video and got my answers lol

Cheers!

For sure!!! I'd rather be doing Mini Skid Videos!!!!

They are!!!!

Interesting, keep me updated, hope you figure it out.

@@TheJBros520 found the problem. The hydraulic gear pump, of which I have a triple stack, the front pump has a torn main O-ring. The back pump had a blown gear gasket.

@fewxjacob So you had to replace it? Curious how that went....

@TheJBros520 not yet, took it off an hour ago. Letting it cool. I forgot that I turned up the pressure on the valve lever. Turned that back down and will reassemble the gear pump and try it again. I emailed the company about a new gear pump. Haven't heard back yet.

I'm wondering how freely the shst should doin kn the gear pump. Mine seems pretty stiff. Was trying to disassemble it but those alen wrench screws are tight

Gear pumps are a knock off of danfoss gear pump. We can replace with any group 2 sae 2 pump

@fewxjacob Good to know, I was doing recon last night when I was bored. Trying to make a part video that makes sense. Thanks

@ChrisLarrison-c3h Nope Haven't noticed any slippage in the 2 hours of run. Pretty aggressive moving and grading test. I'm pleased!

@@jasonpeters3228 That looks handy as heck. Remember all the wheel barrels I've done in my life. Great 👍 investment when you save your body!!!

@@TheJBros520 that’s exactly what I was thinking. My body is wore down and I live on hilly terrain. It looks identical to the newer groundhog version that goes for $6,990. I am going to use it to help terrace my hillside for farming, dig out a basement, and inside house demo. I have a small Bobcat 418 excavator (same as e10) I will use to load it. This was the first time I saw them at the auction sometime and I figured they would go cheap. The self loading feature is faster in loose dirt than the excavator.

@jasonpeters3228 Smaller investment can just lead to being more positive, more energy, efficient and body wear. I didn't really investment in equipment. I had sub-contracted out. Now these different pieces of equipment have become affordable, I feel it's revitalized me a bit. Cheers on your buy!!

@@tigertoilet2 Sweet, please do!!!

@whatchath385 No!!! But I could only imagine how much more potential I could get out of the mini. I'll probably get them fabbed up closer to end of season. I also haven't decided if I want mount on weights or slide in add weights.

@@TheJBros520 Ok. I was looking at how much the rear lifts when you raise the bucket with dirt in it.

@whatchath385 Gotcha. My bucket is probably 300-350 lbs. I'm about 180lbs. I bet if I added 200lbs of counters weights I'd be able to do most stuff my bucket requires and machine allows. Mind you I can only do what I'm able to because we reinforced the frame which you can see in another video.

@@TheJBros520 I get ya! You can only add as much as the machine will handle.

@@tigertoilet2 Yup, really nothing to it.

For sure!! Wish I had a big scale!!!! I'm guessing mines 300-350lbs.... Least we know the metal we did will be gtg! not saying a guy couldn't improve upon them

@@TheJBros520 Update, mine broke, but in a different way than yours. I since pulled that whole bracket off, milled it down a bit so that the angle is a little better for back tilt for my pallet forks and welded it back on after reinforcing the ever living hell out of that area. I'm going to weld a piece of 1/2" plate across the back side so it can't bend any further lol. The under side of that area where the bump stops hit it is just 1/8th inch steel, very thin and the welds are garbage so that area is a failure point.

@@kylequinn1963 Wish I could see your stuff, so curious.

I'll be looking at prices with winter up here approaching and see if they get cheaper!!!

I should have shown that when I tightened up my Frame, Mine were shockingly pretty square. They will last longer for sure!!!

@TheJBros520 Awesome that's what I was hoping would happen but never verified, on mine