I'll have to say having just purchased a new FF12 MiniEx, I've watched all your videos and am learning a ton about these things from you. I am a fabricator and you have definitely motivated me to make improvements to the hydraulic system and understand the way these things work. Bought mine to move along a retaining wall project at my house and to use at my job at an oyster farm in Maryland to install some drainage systems in our nursery. Keep the content coming and I've shared your page with several others that have Minis. I'll be sure to share my custom mods with you as I progress. Seriously...Thanks!
@toddmcdonald1085Ай бұрын
Great video, I have a 2 ton excavator with a small amount of play when swinging left or right. You answered my question about having a bit of slop in the gears. Guess it's something I'll have to tolerate at this price point.
@michaeldarmochwatii70125 ай бұрын
I just want to thank you for your videos. I recently purchased a ff12 model excavator and your videos are the best source for maintenance and repair advice I have found anywhere!
@kevinpetursson350Күн бұрын
I have a leak from the swivel motor. I've removed the 4 bolts, but I cannot get it out. Is there more holding that swivel motor in place?
@pigthesidecardog74425 ай бұрын
Damn Cam! I just asked you to do this like 2 days ago. You dont mess around. Haha. Thanks man. I see you have another 20 subs since then also. Good for you, you're putting out very helpful content for a lot of people. Absolutely by far the best info out there. Thanks again.
@thegarageconnection5 ай бұрын
No time to waste spreading the knowledge
@user-lj1cu4gk7s5 ай бұрын
How do you drain the hydraulic fluid from the tank
@thegarageconnection5 ай бұрын
@@user-lj1cu4gk7s sadly no nice way exists. Most people suggest a fluid evacuator
@mmmark615 ай бұрын
Love your channel! You have a ton of knowledge that I'll need. I just placed my order for my H12. Thanks!
@jamesb.armstrong54333 ай бұрын
For anybody buying one of these at auction, i would advise you check it out first. I went to an auction site in person wherre they had around 40 of these Chinese excavators coming up for auction. I was checking out the movement in the boom. One of them was obviously missing bushing in the boom. It had all kinds of slop in the boom compared to all the rest of them.
@jeffbederianАй бұрын
I want to know more about the Psycho that disassembled his excavator to reassemble it in a confined space.
@johnrussell66203 ай бұрын
I just bought a "VOTE" machine that appears to be very different from your 2 machines. I am appreciating your presentations very much as the individual components are similar and the overall functioning / operating information is very interesting. Your presentation is very clear and concise. Thanks for making this information available. p.s. Where can I find more information about Kyles Underpinning project as I am doing the same. +New Subscriber NOW!
@jacobwiglama26045 ай бұрын
Excellent. Great information.
@Cliverichey2 ай бұрын
Great videos, thanks! I have, what I believe to be the same mini excavator as the yellow and black one you use in your videos (mine has no labelling anywhere). It's very difficult on my machine to 'fine tune' the left and right swing - for example when trying to line up the pins on a quick connect. The reason for this is that the small fitting on the turntable deck does not appear to fit tightly and is a welded-on stub that fits in a notch. On mine this setup is easy to see as it's centered in the engine compartment roughly between the operator's feet. The play at the fitting is about 3/16" which equates to around a foot at the bucket when fully extended. Are these machines manufactured this way or is mine damaged?
@briannettles7862 ай бұрын
I’d like to see some mods like upgrading pumps drive motors ect
@David-xd1pn4 ай бұрын
Great video and explanation. My question is, the motor that you pulled, was it held down with Allen cap bolts? On my QH12 it's almost impossible to properly torque that motor down.
@thegarageconnection4 ай бұрын
Mine has normal bolts, but did require a wobble socket to tighten
@David-xd1pn4 ай бұрын
I think I'll replace them. Thank you for your response.
@MrTombo-gg4bq3 ай бұрын
Yes mine has allen head bolts and when I realized excessive slop I discovered all the bolts were loose. Had to use a allen socket in a box end wrench to tighten. Still couldn't get it as tight I'd of liked to.
@user-lj1cu4gk7s5 ай бұрын
Thank you that’s what I thought
@briren962 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great videos! What is the procedure for adding grease for this if you can't see when grease has come out the other end of the hoses?
@MilestoneVids11 күн бұрын
It takes a lot of grease... 1/2 kg. Pump like 20 pumps in each nipple and rotate machine 1/8 turn then repeat until 360° reached.
@backdoormanintheend3 ай бұрын
Nice!
@RonnieJohnson-vi6giАй бұрын
I have a ht10 high top 10. I need the gear for the turntable that go on the pump motor can you help me get one
@337aii2 ай бұрын
I have a problem with the swing motor on the Chinese mini-excavator, which means that when the dome turns in a certain position, it squeaks, I feel as if it is grinding on some sheet metal. What could be the problem?
@noone793721 күн бұрын
Where are the grease fittings located for bearing?
@MilestoneVids11 күн бұрын
2 nippes on the front of the body, next to the boom
@mariodata48543 ай бұрын
Mine is brand new but has excessive rocking. I was hoping there was a way to tighten things up.
@jamesb.armstrong54333 ай бұрын
Don't feel too bad. I had an AGT L12, and I had a lot of play also. I sold it and now have a Kabota. The Kabota is a very nice machine but it has play in it also. I believe that is just something you have to get used to.
@johnshiny62833 ай бұрын
Good contents How do you adjust swivel or swing pressure as mine is loose and moving on slope. And wonder what is the problem? THANKS
@MarkBean-vy9qc5 ай бұрын
Did you say you have a manual?
@thegarageconnection5 ай бұрын
Available from Agrotk website free of charge
@JC-mn6qn5 ай бұрын
I have the new AGT DY-12C. Slightly different hydraulic tank setup with tank being built in under the seat. I'm adding a cooler and wondering if you know the correct name of the fitting type to return from valve body with the taper and O ring. I believe it's bspp but don't know the name for the o ring style. It's not orb style. Don't think I can post pics in comments
@thegarageconnection5 ай бұрын
It’s referred to as a DIN 24-degree fitting, and it’s a 15L DIN fitting
@thegxpguy4 ай бұрын
could i bother you to know how this machine was delivered to you? i just ordered mine from amazon, it specifically states i need a fork lift to unload it. im trying to figure out how im going to make that work lol
@thegarageconnection4 ай бұрын
I picked it up at a vendors house, but I’ve found a good post to a local Facebook group will give you someone who is willing to use their business address and forklift to unload it onto a trailer for you
@thegxpguy4 ай бұрын
thanks man i appreciate that! i live in poplar bluff missouri though. ill be using this to dig up a sewer main@@thegarageconnection
@cs4222Ай бұрын
I have a Vicsec mini excavator. My swing gear broke. I sent it to a mechanist and he has ghosted me. He won’t send me my broken part back. How do I fix my excavator now? He won’t answer calls or texts. Any help would be appreciated.
@thegarageconnectionАй бұрын
You need a whole new slewing motor probably
@user-lj1cu4gk7s4 ай бұрын
Would you please show a little better where the grease fittings are on the front for slew bearing
@thegarageconnection4 ай бұрын
They are on the front of the machine just to the side of the main boom attachment point
@JIgginCrappie5 ай бұрын
Is the little gear that’s on the hydro motor replaceable ?