Fland Wheel Loader Review And Modifications

[@George-pg2ii]

Interesting machine. Great work with the modifications. Thanks for making this video!

[@Trex450S]

Awesome mods... I really like the gearing from the motor & the quick attach for the front. I have learned from mine that it really needs a fuel pump. that gravity feed just doesn't seem to provide enough fuel, especially when starting a cold engine. At least for me.

[@IMPRIOR87]

Thanks. They do have a fuel pump that runs off of vacuum in the crankcase. Mine is hard to start too. I thought about removing the pump to see what happens. I have the same Rato 739 in a different machine and it always starts right up.

[@Homeinspectorsny]

I get job site deliveries mostly light pallets . I was thinking of getting one of these . To unload trucks and run garbage . And general moving stuff outside the sites .it cheaper then renting a fork lift for short period of time

[@HowlingWo1f]

Fill the back bumper with cement to use as a counterweight when lifting things, you see other KZbinrs doing it with this machine seems to work well.

[@dodgeme1986truck]

he should also liquid ballast all 4 tires as well since that will gain around 60-75 lbs per tire filled to 75% and will increase traction drastically

[@mikepolessky1490]

Do you have any step by step videos showing how you did those modifications

[@hypercube33]

Just watched another video someone posted of this same loader - they found all of the grease zerks missing on the drive shaft and gear oil missing from the diffs so I'd check that for sure if you havent. They also put concrete in the back bumper to add weight.

[@IMPRIOR87]

Thanks for the suggestions Mine was missing the zerks in the loader, but had the ones in the driveshafts. It also came with oil in everything. I got some zerks for the loader and greased everything up.

[@JohnSmith-h1f6l]

Did you modify the throttle linkage or governor to reduce the engine RPM when the engine is Idling? The RPM’s are way to high when at idle. Separately, I made the three main modifications you highlight. For the speed reduction, my pulley sequence is : stock engine pulley, to a 7 inch shaft drive pulley to a 3 inch shaft drive pulley to the stock 9 inch pulley. I left both stock belts to run the hydraulic pump. I also chose two belts for the other pulleys and did not require an idler. Also, I did not weld any brackets, but simply bolted a plate under the engine mount to mount the front carrier bearing, the other carrier bearing mounted to an existing structure. I used a 1” keyed shaft. For the add-in hydraulics, I did not need a second hydraulic line; I simply mounted the new valve directly to the existing 2 spool valve with the pipe fittings. . I also purchased the fitting that was the equivalent to the one you welded. I also fabricated the quick attach to the frontside. Simply purchased the two quick attach pads and welded them to a 2x6 C channel. Thank you for bringing the modifications to my attention. I agree with you, the wheel loader was simply useless without the modifications. Also, it took me a while to get used to operating the unit at high RPM’s. Trying to operate it at low engine speed does not work .

[@IMPRIOR87]

Thanks for sharing your modifications, Glad I was able to help. the idle adjustment is under the air filter. remove cover and air filter, there's a rubber plug in the bottom part of the air box, remove and the idle screw is below. make shure to reinstall the plug, otherwise dust will get in. I set mine to 1,400 RPM with my tach gauge.

[@dodgeme1986truck]

Which belt went for the pump? Looking to reduce pump speed on mine as it has an excessive flow rate for the steering and loader

[@timothybeaulieu7569]

Great review and mods. I have the fl45 as well and was wondering where you got the attachment plate from?

[@IMPRIOR87]

Thanks. I posted the link to it in a reply to someone here in the comments, it's from Amazon around $200

[@jesseskipper5356]

@@IMPRIOR87could you post the link again, i can’t seem to find it

[@refugeinc.159]

Nice job! How much did you pay for the machine, and where did you get it?

[@IMPRIOR87]

Thanks. Got it at auction for $2,500 plus fees. Proxibid is a good site to look, Type in the name of what you looking for and itll show auctons coming up with them. I buy and sell these as well as the mini ex, and skid steer. If you have the time you can get a good deals on this stuff.

[@xinyiyi93]

We are from a Chinese manufacturer with 10 years of professional manufacturing. Please contact me to try it.❤

[@pokey70291]

Please make a parts kit for the gear mods.

[@Toms4speed]

I'd like to know what kind of transmission is in it. Any chance you can give the part number/make/ or model?

[@IMPRIOR87]

It has nothing on it anywhere, I'd also like to know.

[@JohnSmith-h1f6l]

Do you have a part number for the hydraulic line from the stock valve to your add on valve? Or was it a part you had laying around. For the hydraulic fitting you welded, I am assuming that could be purchased new as well?

[@IMPRIOR87]

Its just a standard JIC hose, Surplus center is whare i got that stuff from, was left over from another project. I couldn't find the welded part so I just made one.

[@liljoeii6091]

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

[@normhowes2975]

You did lots of upgrades to that thing. How much slower are the hydraulics now? I know others have talked about the quick connect but you did it. Just this morning saw someone load the imitation rear bumper with cement.

[@IMPRIOR87]

The hydraulics are quite a bit slower. Just the right speed now. I filled the rear bumper after this video with 120lbs of cement, and have 30lbs of cast iron back there bolted underneath.

[@cncsandingtools]

ice work l45 I just bought one and will be doing these modifications. Where did you get the mount I have been looking for one for mine

[@IMPRIOR87]

Thanks. Mount was $200 on Amazon. Came with an attachment plate as well. Look up skid steer quick attach and it should show up.

[@cncsandingtools]

@@IMPRIOR87 Thanks I will ok it up Just started my mods

[@nicholastrevena8814]

That quick attach you have, is it for mini skidsteer or toro dingo? Or just full size skidsteer?

[@IMPRIOR87]

Fill size skid steer. Just mounted in a different way, on the attachment it uses the two inside holes on the bottom

[@JohnSmith-h1f6l]

What is the total estimated weight you added to the rear (cast iron weight, cement and water in rear tires)? I am thinking of adding at least five hundred pounds, possibly up to a thousand,,but not sure how much stress that will place on the articulating pivot point , when I am lifting a heavy load.

[@IMPRIOR87]

I personally wouldn't go over 500 back there. I have a total of around 200lbs added to it.

[@danielkingshott2659]

Hey man, I have one of these, great video, which quick tach did you get to weld the eyes on?

[@IMPRIOR87]

I was around $200 on Amazon came with the two pieces to weld on, and a metal attachment bracket.

[@danielkingshott2659]

any chance you can send me a link please? i've been agonising over which one might fit for a couple of weeks and i'd like to avoid the idiot tax by buying the wrong stuff :)

[@danielkingshott2659]

the other thing I was going to ask, when at full steering lock, does yours stall?

[@IMPRIOR87]

Mine also stalls with the steering, it's because there's no pressure relief in the system. Here's the link to the kit I got. YINTATECH 1/4" Skid Steer... www.amazon.com/dp/B0C14W26Z2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@ras8678]

saw one of these sell at auction today for 3k, thought they looked a little silly when i first saw them.

[@IMPRIOR87]

Was that auction in Kissimmee? I paid 2500 at auction for this one, there okay if you don't mind doing some work. That speed is the biggest issue.

[@ras8678]

@@IMPRIOR87 yeah it was in Kissimmee.

[@IMPRIOR87]

I bought a couple mini skids at that auction. Kinda neat to see someone on here that went to the same place. Another one on Friday in Ocala I'm going to try and get a few things at.

[@rjharold]

@@IMPRIOR87 I saw a couple of these sell at the Tampa Royal Auction this past weekend. Thought about picking one up but I already have a Chinese mini ex and mini skid. The mini ex is okay for what it is but the mini skid has impressed me quite a bit. I don't think I should continue to press my luck with these things lol

[@IMPRIOR87]

Yeah. Some are better than others. I have a AGT LS15R Excavator and it's great, however I've bought and sold some other that aren't so good, same with the mini skids. I'm personally not a fan of them but some are better than others as well. There's so many variations of basically the same machine, hard to tell what it's like without buying it and trying it out.

[@dominicvelazquez7998]

can we see it work?

[@JohnSmith-h1f6l]

Does your unit die when you turn the steering all the way left or right? On mine , if I turn to sharp it creates a hydraulic overload and kills the engine. Does your engine (assuming it is a 2 cylinder) take a bunch of cranks to start? I suspect my choke is not fully closing off the passage on startup. Not getting enough fuel. My forward reverse shift handle forces me to be fairly aggressive to get it in gear. No grinding noises, but sort of acts like the clutch is not fully engaged. Does yours shift smoothly or do you have to jam in in to work? If I simply swapped the 4 inch main pulley for a 2-3/4 inch one would it slow the unit down a bunch? Any chance , when time permits, that you could upload a video to demonstrate the operation of your unit now that you have modifed the speed?

[@IMPRIOR87]

Mine stalls when the steering wheel is all the way left or right, as thare is no pressure relese valve. It starts hard too, after a day or so. kinda odd because I have other machines with the same engine and they always start right up. It shifts just like you said, and it's easy to get in two gears at the same time. if you downsized the engine pulley it'll go slower. you'll have to add some kind of a tensioner or a smaller belt.

[@JohnSmith-h1f6l]

I will perform a bit of research concerning adding a pressure release valve. If I could get access to the top of the engine I am almost positive I could adjust the carb or choke assembly to allow for an immediate start.

[@IMPRIOR87]

I also got rid of the after fire solenoid on the carburetor, has two wires going to it. I just removed the spring and little plunger from it. It'll save problems in the future.

[@JohnSmith-h1f6l]

Could you provide a brief overview of how to get access to the top of the carburetor?

[@JohnSmith-h1f6l]

Also, why did you change the engine pulley from four inch to three? Was there not enough room to perform the modifications, otherwise?

[@ethanstarkey2672]

how do you feel about the lifting capacity? Factory specs comes out to around 500lbs. Does that seem correct? Let me how it does with the added weight. Thanks

[@IMPRIOR87]

Factory it could lift around 200lbs with my fork attachment. I have concrete in the rear bumper, 30lbs cast iron, and water in the rear tires. I can lift 650lbs on the forks now

[@kennethkirkham2471]

Do the steering pivot points have bushings?

[@IMPRIOR87]

I believe so, there is spots to add grease fittings, so I greased it up.

[@kennethkirkham2471]

@@IMPRIOR87 Thanks

[@jasonpeters3228]

Do you know the width of the machine and inside tire width?

[@IMPRIOR87]

I don't know for sure but around 4ft wide

[@JohnSmith-h1f6l]

Any details of how to check oil level of transmission, and how to change it? Also, capacity and fluid type. Same question with hydraulic reservoir

[@juhomaki-petaja]

Too slow now.

[@JohnSmith-h1f6l]

Please provide more details

[@juhomaki-petaja]

@JohnSmith-h1f6l drive is way too slow now.

[@IMPRIOR87]

Not Sure how it would be too slow. It was unsafe and unusable from the factory. It's a more realistic speed now, I wouldn't want to go faster than it is now.

[@juhomaki-petaja]

@@IMPRIOR87 factory speed was unreal but current is just too slow to my opinion

[@jacobs4545]

I like the hydraulic function of the loader but the little gearbox and clutch setup is so crappy. if it was all hydrostatic and came with a quick attach plate and auxiliary hook up i think they'd get 9000-13000 out of them versus the 3000-4000 they get at auction.

[@IMPRIOR87]

Exactly my thoughts, not shure why its so poorly done.